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Catering General Manager

Lessing's

Great River (NY)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join Lessing’s as a Catering General Manager, where you will oversee catering operations in a premier venue. In this role, you will develop business plans, drive sales, and ensure exceptional client relations while leading a dedicated team to exceed customer expectations. With over 130 years of tradition, Lessing’s offers a dynamic environment committed to delivering remarkable hospitality.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for Full Time Employees
401K for Full Time Employees
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years catering management experience in a high volume property.
  • Must have exemplary leadership and supervision skills.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop long-range and annual Catering business plans.
  • Solicit, negotiate, and book new and repeat business.
  • Oversee recruiting, hiring, and training of personnel.

Skills

Leadership
Client Relations
Detail Orientation
Sales Skills
Communication

Tools

Excel
Word
Event Software

Job description

    Req#: 862cb15c-8452-4520-bb47-a70a016c28f8 Come join us at one of our premier catering venues as a Catering General Manager! Please use this link to complete an application on our Company Career Page: https://lessingsinc.peoplematter.jobs/ Position: Catering General Manager Job Duties and Responsibilities: -Develop long-range and annual Catering business plans -Driving revenues in various segments with a heavy focus on social and wedding business. -Exceeding customers’ expectations with great knowledge, professionalism, and genuine service. Qualifications: -Minimum 5 years catering management experience in a high volume property -Exemplary leadership and supervision skills -Superior client relations skills -Administrative abilities in budget administration -Must have a keen eye for detail. -Results oriented and enthusiastic. -Must have extremely high standards in all areas and a passion for guest service. -Computer and Internet competency including Excel, Word, and event software. -Excellent oral and written communication skills. Sales Responsibilities: -Solicits, negotiates and books new and repeat business through sales efforts while maximizing catering and event sales to meet / exceed revenue goals. -Develops target list for outbound sales efforts. -Runs activity and financial reports and discusses results with management, by week, month and annually. -Drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence and ensuring all sales staff members execute a great customer experience. -Conducts site tours; hosts awareness events as scheduled. -Direct and coordinate sales managers and their sales. -Support business strategies which are aligned with Lessing’s vision and values -Menu development & costing, and any marketing functions as they relate to the sales department. -Follow up on all details of client events from planning to completion of the event. -Benchmark competition for catering best practices and pricing. -Involvement in community activities; network with local businesses. -Establish budgets, control costs and find ways to increase Catering profits. -Be proactive in maintaining or exceeding financial goals. -Qualify internal leads and turn inquires into events/sales. -Oversee the recruiting, hiring and training of personnel. -Supervise and motivate supervisors and staff. -Maintain the look and feel of the Catering buildings and grounds to exceptional levels. -Build positive relationships with the clients, their guests, and potential clients to ensure customer satisfaction. -Reports to Vice President of Catering Operations. Pay & Perks: -Salaried pay -Paid Time Off for Full Time Employees -401K for Full Time Employees -Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for Full-Time Employees The Company: Lessing’s Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing’s operates 21 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in over 130 years of tradition, Lessing’s Hospitality Group’s focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality. Salary Range (NY only): $80,000 - $100,000 per year
About the company

130 Years of excellence, providing unique restaurant concepts, exclusive wedding venues, distinctive catering, and skillfully executed food service management.

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