Catering Manager | View Boston

LEGENDS GLOBAL ATTRACTIONS Legends Global Attractions is a natural progression from Legends 360-degree platform for success. Our unrivaled guest experience and deeply researched sales and planning methodologies give us an edge. Legends currently operates 10+ attractions around the globe. We bring together some of the brightest experiential and attraction masterminds around the globe to ensure each brilliant idea is regionally relevant and destined to dazzle, delight and drive a steady stream of diverse visitors. - Custom narratives to guide the journey, delivered to deeply engaged distinct visitor groups - Bold and dramatic design to push the envelope on the physical space and inspire awe and wonder - Re-imagined dining experiences to delight local foodies - Leading-edge technology and innovation to drive interactivity and create fully immersive experiences Legends manages all operations across ticketing, special events, sponsorship food and beverage and retail for Attractions partners. VIEW BOSTON View Boston, which encompasses the top three floors of the Prudential Tower, will feature immersive experiential exhibits and a bistro on the 50th floor, an indoor/outdoor cocktail lounge with a 360-degree outdoor viewing deck on the 51st floor, and a double high (24-foot) indoor viewing space on the 52nd floor. The destination, designed with the adventurer in mind, was created to be an attraction that welcomes locals, and domestic and international visitors, being the ideal stop as they begin their Boston experience. Whether they are interested in discovering famed institutions and coveted hidden gems through immersive interactive experiences or meeting friends for a sunset cocktail - their unforgettable Bostonian experience starts here. THE ROLE The Catering Manager will oversee the day-to-day catering operations at View Boston. This highly motivated professional will be managing the front of house and back of house catering operations for the event spaces within the venue and will report directly to the General Manager of the Restaurant. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Oversee and execute all View Boston events from load in, set up, execution, load out. · Attend weekly BEO meetings and preconference meetings, proactively preparing for View Boston events for two weeks out, ensuring all cross functional departments are aware and staffed appropriately for event attendees. · Collaborate with venue technology team to ensure seamless AV for all event clients. · Effectively communicate with catering partners, event sales managers, coordinators, staff and facilities team to deliver five-star service to all clients for events. · Supervise catering partners, event coordinators, event staff and facilities team during all View Boston events. · Direct back of house and front of house operations for all catered special events. Duties include executing staff assignments, creating service plans in conjunction with the culinary and catering partner departments. · Monitor event equipment inventory reports submitted by Events team. · Hire, train, and develop events teams to include Event Bartenders, Servers, Barbacks, Bussers, & Runners. · Provide on-going service training and coaching to ensure and maintain high levels of service. · Conduct quarterly and annual special events service training. · Train and identify key staff to serve as Event Captains. · Monitor staff certification and create benchmarks for TABC and Food Safety training. · Attend BEO meetings and preconference meetings. · Responsible for maintaining and updating labor tracking report. · Conduct monthly safety review sessions with conversion and banquet event staff. · Responsible for ordering and maintaining event inventory as approved by Director of Marketing & Sales. · Must be able to execute all special events as assigned. · Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership team. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Five (5) years of experience in hospitality management in a large volume event venue · Skilled at fine dining service and full-service etiquette · Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint required. · Must be able to work non-traditional shifts to include extended hours and flexible schedule, including early mornings, weekends, days, nights, and holidays. · Current TABC and Food Handlers Certifications · High School Diploma or GED · Excellent customer service · Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; create and build positive and productive relationships. · Responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; embraces change and welcomes fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly. · Can manage people and resources to get projects completed; has a strong ability to multi-task and keep order. · Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment. · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Must be able to work well in high pressure situations and remain flexible during last minute changes and revisions. COMPENSATION Competitive salary range of $83,000 - $87,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan. WORKING CONDITIONS Location: On Site View Boston – Boston, MA PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. #LI-IR1 Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.