Events & Catering Manager

Responsibilities

• Respond to all guest inquiries within 24 hours via email and phone
• Develop new business through proactive outreach to corporate outreach, hotels, convention bureaus, offices, and catering aggregators
• Collaborate with marketing team on promotional campaigns and seasonal offerings
• Work collaboratively with Events & Catering Director to achieve quarterly sales goals
• Conduct site visits, tastings, and menu presentations for prospective clients
• Create detailed proposals, contracts, BEOs, customized menus, and floor plans
• Maintain Tripleseat system for all event documentation and BEO generation
• Cooking logistics including delivery routes, equipment inventory, and vendor partnerships
• Oversee setup, breakdown, and final quality checks for on-site and off-site events
• Ensure strict compliance with all food safety and sanitation requirements
• Facilitate deposits, payments, and event reconciliation
• Conduct weekly BEO meetings with culinary and management teams
• Prepare weekly reports including outreach efforts and sales forecasting
• Train and support team members to problem-solve and achieve sales goals
• Ensure guest satisfaction through hands-on leadership and post-event follow-up
• Represent Happy Corner Hospitality at networking events, trade shows, and community engagements to drive business development

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in hospitality events, catering, or sales management role
• Proven success in managing 3+ venues
• Hands-on experience with kitchen sheets, BEO's, menu creation, and a strong understanding of hospitality operations
• Organizational and leadership skills
• Proficient in TripleSeat, Toast, and Microsoft Office
• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in hospitality or business administration is a plus
• Ability to reliably commute to and from events with equipment
• Fluency in English, bilingual is a plus

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Salary + commission
• Wages paid weekly
• Growth opportunities
• 401k savings plans
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (Medical insurance 100% covered by employer, dental and vision insurance available for low cost)
• Employee discounts
• Free parking

Pay

$70,000 - $75,000 / yearly