Catering Sales Manager
Description:Please use this link to complete an application on our Company Career Page: https://lessingsinc.peoplematter.jobs/Come join us at one of our premier catering venues as a Catering Sales Manager!Position: Catering Sales ManagerJob Duties & Responsibilities:-Driving revenues in various segments with a heavy focus on social and wedding business.-Exceeding customers' expectations with great knowledge, professionalism, and genuine service.-Develop and maintain exceptional relationships.-Qualify internal leads and turn inquires into events.-Book and detail events with extreme accuracy.-Up sell menu items to maximize revenues while providing increased value and an exceptional experience to our guests.-Being a team player to promote a positive atmosphere for our associates while keeping the highest of standards in place.-Provide pricing recommendations that illustrates tremendous value to our guest while profitability margins are met.-Schedule includes Saturdays and Sundays!Qualifications:-Banquet sales experience that includes knowledge of social and wedding segments.-Must have a keen eye for detail.-Professional and polished with the ability to build and maintain relationships in an upscale environment.-Must have the ability to guide and lead guests through the planning process which includes choices of foods, beverages, set-ups & presentations, themes, colors, etc.-Results oriented and enthusiastic!-Must have extremely high standards in all areas and a passion for guest service.-Excellent oral and written communication skills.Pay & Perks:-Salaried pay-Paid Time Off for Full Time Employees-401K for Full Time Employees-Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for Full-Time EmployeesThe Company:Lessing's Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing's operates 21 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in over 130 years of tradition, Lessing's Hospitality Group's focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.