Position: Catering General Manager

Location: Suffolk County, NY

Compensation: Base salary of $85,000 per year, plus commission.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing 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.
• 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, values and
• Menu development & costing, 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.
• Qualifying internal leads and turning 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. Understand the client's wants and needs, and provide the services, special events and facilities to accommodate those wishes.

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

The Company: Lessing’s Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing’s operates 23 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in 135 years of tradition, Lessing’s Hospitality Group’s focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person