CATERING EVENTS MANAGER

What Makes FLIK Click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions. We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn't merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish. Job Summary Flik Hospitality Group Salary: $70,000/Yr - $80,000/Yr Key Responsibilities Consults clients as to scope, expectations, setting, menu, collateral entertainment to have a successful and appropriate event within the client's budget Plans menus in consultation with the clients and chefs Negotiates individual vendor contracts Delegates to, and ensures that, the Event Manager coordinates and executes the event within the parameters established by the Catering Event Manager Recruits, interviews, selects, and trains permanent and casual staff Organizes, leads and motivates the catering team Plans staff and event schedules Maintains and develops accurate financial and administrative records Serves as liaison and coordinator between Sales Catering Managers, Supervising Chefs, Staffing, Captains, Suppliers, Vendors, Rental Companies and Clients as needed to plan events Assesses contract requirements and ensures satisfaction with the services delivered Performs final review and assessment of catering events to determine if they meet performance and quality standards Resolves customer concerns and ensures timely customer payment Preferred Qualifications Operationally savvy industry professional with demonstrated leadership in managing people, events and the overall guest experience Strong organization, time management and team motivation skills are essential for success in this role Ability to work independently with little direct supervision Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with clients, senior management, and WPC support staff Ability to respond effectively to continuously changing demands Demonstrated experience in budgeting, P&L, labor and sales forecasting and reporting Effective use of discretion to problem solve in a fast-paced environment Excellent negotiating skills Ability to establish credibility with senior culinary professionals Human Resource experience including hiring, training, mentoring and development 3-5 years' experience in a hospitality management environment (preferably in an off-premise catering environment) The ability to manage in an environment with focus on client service, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business Associates At Flik Hospitality 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 Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Flik maintains a drug-free workplace. Flik Hospitality Group #J-18808-Ljbffr FLIK Hospitality Group