Catering Events Lead: Client-Focused Experience

FLIK Hospitality Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group in Austin, TX is seeking a Catering Events Manager to coordinate on- and off-premise events with meticulous attention to detail and strong client communication. The role requires leadership to plan menus with clients and chefs and to supervise the catering team for successful execution within the client’s budget.

You will liaise with Sales, Supervising Chefs, Staffing, Captains, Vendors, and Clients; manage contracts, staffing, and schedules; and ensure quality and timely

Qualifications

• Operationally savvy hospitality professional with leadership in events and guest experience.
• Strong organization, time management and team motivation for events.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients and management.
• Experience budgeting, P&L, labor, and forecasting for events.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on scope, expectations, menus and budget.
• Plan menus with clients and chefs for successful events.
• Coordinate and execute events through a managed team.
• Recruit, train and supervise catering staff.
• Maintain financial and administrative records for events.
• Liaise between Sales, Chefs, Staffing, Vendors and Clients.
• Assess contracts and ensure service quality and timely payments.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Budgeting

HR Experience

Hospitality Management

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group in Austin, TX is seeking a Catering Events Manager to coordinate on- and off-premise events with meticulous attention to detail and strong client communication. The role requires leadership to plan menus with clients and chefs and to supervise the catering team for successful execution within the client’s budget.

You will liaise with Sales, Supervising Chefs, Staffing, Captains, Vendors, and Clients; manage contracts, staffing, and schedules; and ensure quality and timely