Now Hiring - Specialty Restaurants - Food And Beverage Assistant Catering Manager - Templeton Landing in Buffalo, NY

Templeton Landing is Buffalo’s premier dining, happy hour and special event venue with floor to ceiling waterfront views, elegant banquet rooms, and a contemporary yet classic ambiance. Our full-service team offers a personal touch, elegant accommodations, and award-winning cuisine for a variety of year-round events & celebrations. Our special event rooms showcase the best waterfront view in Buffalo and can host anywhere from 60-250 guests year-round.

Templeton Landing is hiring efficient and enthusiastic individuals that believe in the mission of delivering a 5-star experience to our fellow team members, guests, partners and community. Join us in this high energy and naturally fast-paced environment where you are an essential piece to a growing trend in the food service industry.

You will find PRIDE in providing positive and friendly service to groups of guests celebrating a variety of special occasions! At Templeton Landing you will be an integral part of our team in helping to provide our guests with a best-in-class experience while experiencing respect and integrity in a diverse work environment.

Top-notch benefits:

• 24 hours paid Sick Time renewed yearly
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
• Employee Meals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
• Up to 3 days Paid Bereavement
• Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company’s values.
• Full time employees qualify for- Comprehensive Health Plans, Employer paid life Insurance, Supplemental Benefit Plans, 401k with annual employer match

The Assistant Catering Manager is responsible for assisting the Sales Managers, booking banquet functions, ordering supplies/rental equipment, as well as invoicing clients and collecting payments. He/she also supports the Director of Catering by completing tasks as directed.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the preparation of arrangements with clients for functions that are booked in person, via the telephone, or through correspondence. Obtaining all pertinent information concerning the event, more specifically the size of the party, menu, and schedule of events. Works directly with the client in setting up and following through on all details of the event.
• Responsible for negotiating the price with clients, the drafting and securing of contracts, invoicing clients, and collecting payments for events.
• Responsible for working with the other sales personnel and the DOC to generate new business and maintaining contact with current accounts.
• Responsible for ensuring that each banquet room is inspected prior to a function to verify that the room set-up, menu, and schedule of events are correct.
• Responsible for maintaining accounts as well as soliciting, negotiating and booking new/repeat business by outside sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, networking, etc.
• Responsible for meeting and striving to exceed revenue sales goals.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating CRM (Delphi) platform for menus, pricing, and correspondence.
• This is a seasonal position running from approximately March through October. With Possible opportunities after season close.

Pay: $20-22

Education/Experience:

• 1-3+ years of experience in Special Events, Banquets, or Catering
• Previous restaurant or administrative experience preferred
• College Degree preferred

Required Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Detailed oriented with a strong emphasis on accuracy.
• Strong background in hospitality and event planning.
• Strong PC skills with a working knowledge of including but not limited to MS Excel, MS Word, MS Office, and Outlook.
• Work with fluctuating schedule based on departmental requirements.
• Observe all SRC Polices and Procedures.

Schedule Requirements:

• Full-time
• Schedule may fluctuate based on departmental requirements

Travel Requirements:

• Local travel required when considered necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to walk, stand or sit for hours at a time. Lift and carry up to 25lbs.

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check.

Experience

• 1 - 3 years: Event Sales Experience

Education

• Bachelors or better

Skills

• Detail Oriented
• Multitasking
• Customer Service
• Communication Skills

Behaviors

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity