CATERING SALES ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Mazzone Hospitality in Clifton Park, NY, seeks a full-time Catering Assistant to support event planning and culinary sales opportunities. You will coordinate menus, pricing, and details with clients and operations teams, and help manage communications and logistics from inquiry to execution.

Previous catering experience is preferred. Hours are full-time with varying schedule including holidays and weekends. Online applications only.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is preferred.
• Coordinate and plan catering and culinary sales opportunities, working closely with clients and operations teams to develop menus, proposals, pricing, and event details.
• Manage client communications and event logistics from initial inquiry through execution, ensuring a seamless experience and alignment with culinary capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan catering and culinary sales opportunities with clients and operations teams.
• Manage client communications and event logistics from inquiry through execution.
• Support sales growth by identifying new business opportunities and creating customized catering solutions.
• Schedule events and meetings; respond to inquiries with accurate information.
• Assist in developing menus, proposals, and pricing for events.

Skills

Catering experience

Event coordination

Client communications

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING ASSISTANT position.
• Location: Mazzone Hospitality - 743 Pierce Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Monday through Sunday, hours may vary. Holiday and weekend availability is required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous catering experience is preferred.
• Coordinate and plan catering and culinary sales opportunities, working closely with clients and operations teams to develop menus, proposals, pricing, and event details.
• Manage client communications and event logistics from initial inquiry through execution, ensuring a seamless experience and alignment with culinary capabilities.
• Support sales growth by identifying new business opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and creating customized catering solutions based on client needs and budgets.
• Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $24.00 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Mazzone

• We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING ASSISTANT position.
• Location: Mazzone Hospitality - 743 Pierce Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Monday through Sunday, hours may vary. Holiday and weekend availability is required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous catering experience is preferred.
• Coordinate and plan catering and culinary sales opportunities, working closely with clients and operations teams to develop menus, proposals, pricing, and event details.
• Manage client communications and event logistics from initial inquiry through execution, ensuring a seamless experience and alignment with culinary capabilities.
• Support sales growth by identifying new business opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and creating customized catering solutions based on client needs and budgets.
• Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $24.00 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Hospitality is not only in our name; it is the foundation upon which our company was built. Mazzone Hospitality originated over 30 years ago with a small restaurant in downtown Schenectady. Our commitment to customer service over the years has brought us to where we are today as the most prestigious hospitality company in upstate New York. We have two distinct divisions, On/Off premise catering and business dining. Although we are still family rooted, most recently in 2017 we took our company to the next level by partnering with Restaurant Associates, a division of Compass Group North America. Currently we operate within 18 different locations throughout the capital district, and have over 1,000 employees on our team. Nothing is too small when it comes to attention to details. The desire to provide exceptional service is the foundation upon which we will build your experience with us.

Job Summary

Summary: Provides administrative and clerical support to Catering Director and Executive Chef in the Catering Department function. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and directs calls accordingly.
• Schedules events and meeting rooms.
• Communicates effectively with customers, coworkers and management.
• Operates office machines, including printers, copiers and personal computers.
• Supports distribution of key communications and other materials.
• Maintains and updates department's filing system.
• Maintains office supply inventory; orders supplies as needed.
• Responds to routine questions about catering events and services.
• Types general correspondence, memos, catering menus and orders; some composition required; responsible for accuracy and clarity of final content.
• Performs data entry (e.g. invoices, department transfers, inventory, work orders, etc.).
• Researches outstanding Accounts Payable, providing information to Catering Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates At Mazzone Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Mazzone maintains a drug-free workplace

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.