Assistant Catering Manager Presidents Cottage Seasonal Employment
Assistant Catering Manager Presidents Cottage Seasonal Employment
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Job Description
About Your Compensation
Compensation for this position starts at $20/Hour and with demonstrated experience and qualifications candidates may earn up to $24/Hour.
About Your Work Day
- Maintain a working knowledge of hotel operations including Catering Sales and Basic Culinary Operations to assist clients.
- Basic working knowledge of hotel systems including but not limited to Opera Symphony Homebase and UKG.
- Develop expert knowledge of events at the Presidents Cottage and event types to provide recommendations to clients when needed.
- Assist with directing catering staff in event setup and .
- Assist with training of seasonal catering staff.
- Learn CHQ and Cottage VIP guests and personalize service as appropriate.
- Assist with payroll tasks for seasonal catering staff.
- Work with culinary to design set up for events.
- Works with catering and sales teams to manage offseason events at Bellinger Golf Course or other offsite venues or as available outside of Presidents Cottage events in season.
- Is familiar with all buildings and venues for catering services and can speak confidently with clients about setup and use recommendations.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills (written/verbal) to interact with internal management and staff at all levels as well as patrons and donors.
- Working knowledge of event planning best practices/logistics and terminology to communicate effectively with vendors. Exceptional attention to detail coupled with the ability to make quick decisions take initiative and prioritize multiple tasks in a fastpaced highdemand environment.
- Must possess excellent attention to detail in relation to job duties and responsibilities coupled with the ability to provide positive client service.
- Ability to navigate multiple highpriority demands/frequent changes in a fastpaced work environment with a balanced level of patience.
- Proficiency in various computer applications including Property Management System Catering/Sales Software (Opera) and advanced Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
About the Referral Program
About Your Schedule
Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules full and parttime for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (preseason) and beyond season (postseason) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings weekends and/or holidays as a requirement.
While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:
The work schedule requires a commitment of 40hours/week with flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays.
About Living on the Grounds
Chautauqua Institution may provide limited housing options on our grounds or assist you with locating nearby housing arrangements for select opportunities based on business needs. Housing is not an option for many positions and may be of a cost to you. If the section below is incomplete candidates should assume that there is no housing associated with this position.
Employer sponsored housing is available for this position.
About Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a notforprofit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts education religion and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts lectures and interfaith worship/programs and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company a comprehensive hotel food & beverage conferencing and events organization. The Institutions office in Washington DC is located strategically for an ongoing role in the cultural conversations of the nation.
Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience
There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission vision and diverse communities and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass free of cost which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
Our Commitment to IDEA
Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan 150 Forward.One of our five core values is The dignity and contributions of all people. We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal state or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience engagement and professional expertise in IDEA.
Joining Our Talent Community
Join our talent community online at CHQ/employment. You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at CHQ and view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at 150fwd.CHQ.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
