Catering Event Manager

Description

Creating Awesome Experiences… it’s why we get out of bed in the morning. Kick-Ass Catering… it’s what we do, and what we’ve been doing for more than 50 years. And if we’ve learned one thing during that time, it’s that catering is so much more than providing incredibly tasty food. To be the BEST, we need the BEST, and that means we need teammates who are: Passionate, Poised, Positive, and who Put People First. We don’t care who you are or what your area of expertise is. If you have passion and love working with an incredible team, you’ve come to the right place.

About the role

This is Butler’s Pantry. And we are looking for someone to bring organization, a meticulous attention to detail, and fun as an Event Manager. This Person Might Also Identify As Detail Collector, Vendor Director, Task Master, Timing Conductor, and Problem Solver.

Responsibilities

• Cooking, Operations, Accounting, and Purchasing Departments throughout the life of the event
• Work with the Sales Manager or Director to ensure accurate and timely creation and administration of BEOs in an orderly manner
• Develop floor plan designs, provide logistical support, and actively support the preliminary planning process
• Become fluent in catering software (Caterease), diagramming software (Prism), staffing software (Nowsta), and any other technology as required
• Communicate via phone calls, emails, and in person with prospective and existing clientele in a warm and effective, yet professional manner
• Oversee catered events, from contract through execution; keeping in mind the importance of follow up
• Show the client you’ve got their back, and then take over primary communications from the Sales Manager
• Plan and attend site visits to create the perfect event design to knock your clients’ socks off
• Oversee the event sales and planning process, including necessary feedback from culinary, operations, accounting, purchasing, marketing & design departments
• Identify critical issues and potential problems before they occur, troubleshoot the unexpected
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks

Requirements

• Completion of Degree or Certificate program from an accredited institution and 2 to 4 years relevant experience are preferred
• Ability to interact with people with ease, using highly developed interpersonal skills
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Mature, independent judgment and ability to handle a fast-paced, stressful and ever-changing work environment in a professional manner
• Well disciplined, able to work under the pressure of many priorities and deadlines
• Cost and quality conscientiousness
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn new technologies
• Able to sit, stand, and walk, for extended periods of time
• Mathematical skills - ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
• Ability to reason and apply common sense understanding to work dynamics and ability to address customer personalities in various business situations
• Passion for event planning and commitment to on-going education in the event and food service industry

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with all departments to ensure events are secured and advanced efficiently and with high quality

Skills

• Competent in catering software (Caterease)
• Proficient in diagramming software (Prism)
• Skilled in staffing software (Nowsta)
• Knowledgeable in other technologies as required

Benefits

• Traditional Benefits: Competitive Compensation, Health & Dental Coverage, Voluntary Vision, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance Plans, Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans, Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Immediate access to paid-time off (including new parental leave) that accrues based on tenure
• Non-Traditional Benefits: Flexible Hours (business driven), Ability to work remotely, occasionally & when appropriate, Team Bonus Structure, Daily Team Lunch, Cultural Benefits, Dedication to MIBE – Finding ways to Make It Better Everyday, Effort to create true Work/Life Integration for all Team members, Leadership expectations in every position, Regular Employee Appreciation events (Happy Hours, Coffee Trucks, Spirit Days, Donut Parties, Holiday luncheons…), Focus on creating opportunities for all – team members, community partners & vendors included.