Position Title: Director of Catering
Salary: $55,000 to $85,000
Other Forms of Compensation:
Parking and Meals
CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as our top priority, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests. www.culinaireintl.com Job Summary The Meyerson Symphony Center is an optimal space for concerts, meetings, lectures, receptions, weddings, and similar events and located in the heart of downtown Dallas. The Center is owned by the City of Dallas and operated by the Dallas Symphony Association.
A few important responsibilities will include:
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Exceeding monthly booking goals. ·
Maintaining positive working relationships with our client and building staff. ·
Producing a monthly forecast of revenue. ·
Submitting monthly Pace and Gap Reports. ·
Understanding how to help the museum’s special events department grow business volumes and close sales. ·
Ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction.
What we're looking for in a Director of Catering:
·
Aggressive salesmanship ·
Multi-tasked oriented with exceptional organization skills ·
Experience with Caterese a plus ·
Astute ability to work around obstacles ·
Five years prior experience with a proven record of accomplishment in a similar facility ·
Works flexible hours (i.e. weekends, evenings)
Essential Job Functions:
·
Supervision and overall responsibility for the Catering department, including monitoring the accuracy and thoroughness of all written communication from the Catering Sales Manager. These documents include but are not limited to: Menus, Event Proposals, Contracts, Event Orders and Daily/Weekly Sales Reports. ·
Train, mentor, and conduct performance evaluations for the Catering Sales Manager. Recommends hiring, discipline, and termination, of any Catering associate. ·
Actively prospect and solicit, develop, and maintain local corporate catering accounts through telephone, personal sales calls, trade shows, and on-site entertainment. ·
Finalize the requirements of personally booked catering events while maximizing revenue through upselling. ·
Ensure accuracy of banquet checks and provide bill review prior to completion of every event. ·
Maintain knowledge of facilities, capacities, and dimensions of meeting space in the competitive set. ·
Act as the liaison for all vendor/supplier-related client’s needs, (i.e. Audio Visual, Florists, Entertainment, Transportation, etc.) Apply to Culinaire today!
Culinaire is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story
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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Culinaire maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Culinaire 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
Parking and Meals
CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as our top priority, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests. www.culinaireintl.com Job Summary The Meyerson Symphony Center is an optimal space for concerts, meetings, lectures, receptions, weddings, and similar events and located in the heart of downtown Dallas. The Center is owned by the City of Dallas and operated by the Dallas Symphony Association.
A few important responsibilities will include:
·
Exceeding monthly booking goals. ·
Maintaining positive working relationships with our client and building staff. ·
Producing a monthly forecast of revenue. ·
Submitting monthly Pace and Gap Reports. ·
Understanding how to help the museum’s special events department grow business volumes and close sales. ·
Ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction.
What we're looking for in a Director of Catering:
·
Aggressive salesmanship ·
Multi-tasked oriented with exceptional organization skills ·
Experience with Caterese a plus ·
Astute ability to work around obstacles ·
Five years prior experience with a proven record of accomplishment in a similar facility ·
Works flexible hours (i.e. weekends, evenings)
Essential Job Functions:
·
Supervision and overall responsibility for the Catering department, including monitoring the accuracy and thoroughness of all written communication from the Catering Sales Manager. These documents include but are not limited to: Menus, Event Proposals, Contracts, Event Orders and Daily/Weekly Sales Reports. ·
Train, mentor, and conduct performance evaluations for the Catering Sales Manager. Recommends hiring, discipline, and termination, of any Catering associate. ·
Actively prospect and solicit, develop, and maintain local corporate catering accounts through telephone, personal sales calls, trade shows, and on-site entertainment. ·
Finalize the requirements of personally booked catering events while maximizing revenue through upselling. ·
Ensure accuracy of banquet checks and provide bill review prior to completion of every event. ·
Maintain knowledge of facilities, capacities, and dimensions of meeting space in the competitive set. ·
Act as the liaison for all vendor/supplier-related client’s needs, (i.e. Audio Visual, Florists, Entertainment, Transportation, etc.) Apply to Culinaire today!
Culinaire is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story
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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Culinaire maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Culinaire 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