Restaurant Event Manager
Restaurant Event Manager
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Job Description
MFG is hiring a passionate driven hospitality leader to maintain the highest standards of hospitality!
Job Summary: Major Food Group the team that brought you Carbone is seeking a passionate and motivated Restaurant & Event Sales Manager to join our team and oversee events at Contessa our newest property opening at The Newbury Hotel in Boston.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work under the direction of the General Manager to manage daily operations of upscale dining restaurant
- Schedule and appoint tasks and responsibilities to staff as directed by the GM
- Ensure policies are upheld
- Offer and inspire exemplary guest service
- Other responsibilities to ensure ease of operations
- Generate large business leads through proactive outreach to new clients and respond to incoming inquiries for large format dinners and events at the properties
- Responsible for maintenance and development of the social events market and largescale events market.
- Work on the Contessa management team and The Newbury Boston sales team to maximize event revenue and to streamline logistics for a seamless guest experience.
- Liaise with clients throughout the booking and planning process by negotiating pricing and estimates generating contracts securing payment details etc
- Follow department and company procedures to ensure confirmed events are communicated to appropriate internal & external teams.
- Work with clients for confirmed events on their customized menu options beverage details floorplans room set up notes run of show and all specifics pertaining to their event.
- Maintain and constantly update event information in our catering software program to generate BEOs
- Participate in weekly meetings with chefs and managers to communicate all catering details for events
- Problem solve and creatively drive sales goals
- Communicate in an organized and timely manner all of the logistics and specifics of the party to onsite management and provide onsite support for events where necessary to ensure proper of all event details
- Provide assistance with special projects as assigned adhering to deadlines.
- Act as an ambassador to Major Food Group Culture.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 13 years in a management role in the Restaurant/Hospitality Industry
- Must have a strong desire to Be the Best
- Must have a successful sales track record in direct sales and an ability to develop targeted prospect databases.
- Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management Business or related field preferred
- Culinary certificate or comparable experience working in culinary roles preferred
- Previous experience performing new restaurant opening responsibilities such as training and motivating new employees into a highperforming team and implementing new systems policies and procedures strongly preferred
- Proven team player willing to roll up your sleeves a good leader should be willing and able to do whatever he or she asks of their team!
- Must exemplify the highest standards in honesty integrity humility and leadership
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills and be able to interact with high profile and high net worth clients
- Needs to be able to multitask work well under pressure and succeed in a face paced environment
- Proficient in Excel Indesign Illustrator and Tripleseat is preferred but not required
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive salary medical/dental/vision insurance TransitChek discount Team Member Referral program a generous dining program and progressive paid time off. We offer many opportunities for growth and development for those who show longterm commitment to their role and MFG.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color religion creed gender national origin age disability marital or veteran status sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
