Sr. Catering Manager - AT&T Discovery District

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

GLOBAL HOSPITALITY

We believe that exceptional venue experiences should extend beyond game day and show time. From five-star feasts and craft cocktails to local eats and sizzling chef-inspired creations, we are renowned for our exceptional dining experiences. Our fresh, creative cuisine is just the beginning. We strive to delight guests at every turn: candy walls, in-house bakeshops, and a warm welcome at every turn.

THE ROLE   

The Sr. Catering Manager has a significant role in the operational success for our new venture. The position will be establishing and maintaining client relationships with business groups, weddings, and social groups. The Senior Catering Manager will have a tremendous amount of interaction and personal involvement with her/his clients, and as such must always represent Legends Hospitality and The Star in a professional, gracious, and knowledgeable manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follow up with clients to assess/evaluate catering event, with a goal of maximizing revenues and generating return/continued business.
• Respond to client inquiries with a sense of urgency.
• As necessary, have food and beverage guidelines reviewed and/or approved for catered events by General Manager prior to presenting contract to client.
• Develop and maintain an informed and well-versed catering team.
• Ensure accuracy of contracts.
• Maintain financial records related to the operation of the department and meet required deadlines for reporting to the accounting department.
• Arrange required site inspections and meetings with clients on site.
• Maintain open communications and professional relationships with the all of the departments .

 QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience and/or training
• Three to five years of related experience
• Working knowledge of local and regional markets, venue operations, and special events industries
• Ability to effectively evaluate risks and liabilities of special events and stadium rentals
• Excellent customer service
• Resourceful, innovative, and forward thinking, with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Can be trusted to act in a manner that is truthful and values direct, honest communication at all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; creates and builds positive and productive relationships
• Responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; embraces change and welcomes fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly
• Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed; has strong abilities to organize people and processes; can create a plan for resourceful workflow
• Expertise in financial analysis and planning, budgeting, and marketing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in spreadsheet, database, CRM and word processing programs
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

•  Experience working in a high-volume luxury property

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Location: On Site 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

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