Conference and Catering Manager

Position Title: Conference and Catering Manager

Pay 11

Reports To: General Manager

Salary: $80,000 - $83,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work,

Job Summary

The Conference and Catering Manager is responsible for successful leadership and coordination of all catering and conference events, meetings and orders. This position supervises all aspects of event planning including client communication, event order communications, scheduling and training of service staff, execution of order deliveries/pick-ups, event p&l's, proper invoicing for all daily events and weekly/monthly financial reconciliation.

This position requires availability Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities:
• Daily Operations
• Supervision and Staff Development- Leading Teams

• Customer Service / Hospitality

• Financial Management and Analysis

• Special Events / Menu Planning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Outstanding client relationship building skills

• Ability to interact with diverse and high-volume customer base in a friendly and efficient manner

• Ability to operate Web based ordering system, process customer requests, changes to orders, menu updates and client profiles.

• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write professional and efficient emails to clients and customers.

• Possess the ability to meet Company and SOP standards for this position

• Ability to work at times with minimal supervision, accomplish tasks without direct instruction, and problem solve for the best solutions

• Highly organized, detail oriented, with a keen sense of urgency and follow through

• High focus on safety and sanitation

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Req ID:  1431230

Restaurant Associates 

Leah Curry

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