Now Hiring - Event Manager + Sales Coordinator in Charleston, SC

TITLE Event Captain + Sales Coordinator

LOCATION Salthouse Catering 1740 Signal Point Road, Unit 200, Charleston, SC 29412 and Event locations throughout Charleston & surrounding areas

DESCRIPTION

Salthouse Catering is seeking individuals that are positive, reliable, efficient, and detail oriented to join our growing team. Blending our sense of family and genuine passion for food, we continue to set ourselves apart for our guests and from our competitors. We offer a professional, respectful work environment, competitive pay, flexible work hours and the opportunity to learn and grow your career. The person in this position should possess the passion to connect with and satisfy the needs of clients and build a mutually productive and on-going relationship. They are responsible for exemplifying the Salthouse culture, mission, and values. The position requires an understanding of catering business and must have exceptional people skills as well as possess the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients. Additionally, this person must exercise considerable initiative, independent judgment, flexibility, and discretion in the performance of assigned duties.

The Event Captain is responsible for effectively and efficiently managing a team of servers to deliver and achieve superb event execution for clients.

Duties include:

In advance:
● Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to familiarize yourself with details to include but not limited to: timing, dietary restrictions, set up, service notes, allergies, etc.
● Review staffing issues with Operations Manager.
● Review event details sales manager if needed.

Onsite:

● Greet onsite contact (venue, planner, client) upon arrival and review set up and any last minute notes.

● Greet & direct any contracted vendors (bar + rentals) to include set up, timing and products.

● Review event rentals and resolve issues when missing equipment.
● Maintain time log for all employees.
● Manage the setup of event based on requirements.
● Delegate tasks to staff for set up.
● Conduct shift meetings and ensure all employees are in proper attire
● Assess and manage staffing needs throughout shift for labor expense control
● Serve as point-of-contact, communication and coordinating, between sales manager, client, and staff
● Perform all closing duties from an event which includes checking out with venue contacts
● Communicate with Operations Manager any staffing issues

The Sales Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Sales Team and will be in close and direct communication with the appropriate sales manager regarding events.

Duties include:

• Answer sales phone while in office. Take inquiry information and pass along to appropriate person.
• Assist Sales Department with functions to include, but not limited to: o Update rental & bar orders o 60 days out payment reminders and updating event related details. o 30 days out - assist with requesting & securing items from host or planner

(layout, rentals, timeline, etc) and put info in Caterease or event folder

o 2 weeks out – receive final guest count, send updated final invoice. o Confirm Tastings with Client (number of guests, address, etc), o Inputting payments/deposits. o Shred sales checks – quarterly (once event is executed) + folders as requested.

ABOUT THE Salthouse is an intimate company of motivated individuals who have a passion for food and
ORGANIZATION love for creating exceptional experiences. Owner/Operators Todd Mazurek and Tanya

Gurrieri started Salthouse in 2013 with the vision of offering innovative restaurant quality food and unparalleled service to the Lowcountry’s catered event scene. We are looking for teammates who will grow with us as we continue to compete as one of Charleston’s premiere caterers. We invite you to be a part of a team where you will serve as our company’s front-line and will offer important contributions to the guests’ overall event experience.

Working for us has its benefits. Some of our benefits (depending on your role) include:

• Gratuities/Tips
• Company sponsored gatherings
• Bonus and performance based incentive opportunities.
• Company-provided family meals & leftovers (when available)
• Training/Educational opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Work Merit Recognition
• First consideration for full-time employment

POSITION
REQUIREMENTS

● High school diploma or equivalent preferred
● Experience in catering preferred.
● Minimum of 2 years’ experience in food and beverage.
● Must be able to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time
● Frequently move equipment onsite up to 40 pounds
● Occasionally must work in outdoor weather conditions
● Reliable source of transportation is a must due to events being throughout the

Charleston area
● Willingness to work long hours, weekends, and holidays (when needed)
● Assist loading and unloading vehicles, as needed

Additional skills and basic characteristics preferred include:

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Mature, professional demeanor and image
• Personable with a positive attitude
• Self-starter that sets and accomplishes goals
• Desire to learn and succeed
• Team oriented, flexible
• Values challenge, assertive and tenacious
• Eye for detail and superior standards
• Dedicated and trustworthy
• Efficient, organized, effective
• Creative, innovative, approachable, respectful, open-minded

This is an Hourly Position with the possibility of growing into Salaried Position. We are an Equal Employment

Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charleston, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person