Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Times Square – New York, NY
Education Level
Not Specified
Salary Range
$20.00 – $23.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Restaurant – Food Service
Description
CATERING & EVENTS COORDINATOR
Great Opportunity
The Catering & Events Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the sales and catering department which includes but is not limited to:
• Maintaining current contracts for our catering clients,
• Creating, entering and updating proposals in catering software,
• Hosting property tours, familiarizing customers and potential customers with property features, products and services.
• Preparing mailings containing sales and marketing information for current and potential clients.
• Assisting in the developing of sales and marketing strategies and plans of action to solicit business for both off site and event center caterings.
• Sales responsibilities which may include cold-calling and site-visiting customers in order to generate new sales revenue.
• Assisting in the scheduling, set-up and successful execution of the catered events both on and off-site.
• Collaborating with other team members in various job categories,
• Serving as a liaison to the catering manager to provide them with pertinent information concerning their assigned events; staffing assignment and menus.
• Serving as the liaison to the bookkeeping department to ensure accurate billing and record keeping.
• Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Job Responsibilities:
1.Strong sense of hospitality and customer service
2.Highly organized, a self starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision
3.Proactive mind set and ability to think beyond the task
4.Ability and willingness to pursue areas of concern or those lacking clarity until a forward path is clear
5.Time management in working on tight timelines and multiple tasks simultaneously
6.Ability to work in a fast paced environment while balancing competing priorities
7.Experience in interacting with staff at various levels and in different time zones
8.Handling sensitive matters with integrity & discretion
9.Proficient at using office software such as MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc
10.Flexibility, and the ability to engage with leaders in a professional and confident manner
11.Assist in the organization and clerical duties of the Sales Office by functioning as the central contact for information specific to this department
12.Politely and professionally answer the telephone and greets clients.
Qualifications
High School Diploma required; AA Degree or BA Degree preferred
• 1-3 years of catering administrative assistant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with demonstrated expertise in Word, Excel and PowerPoint