Catering Operations Manager

About US The Dalcy is a private event space located in the historic Fulton Market District, featuring a well-curated cocktail and wine program and chef-driven modern American fare. Overview The Dalcy is now Hiring a CATERING OPERATIONS MANAGER! Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Catering Operations Manager with 2 years of catering operations experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities. A Few of Our Benefits: Competitive Salary Quarterly Bonus Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation 401(k) Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance Domestic Partner Benefits Restaurant Discounts Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness Why Work With Lettuce? Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then We participate in E-Verify Responsibilities Manage the setup and breakdown and oversee the hosting of onsite and offsite catering events, including management and supervision of back of house (BOH) and front of house (FOH) operations teams, in consultation and collaboration with clients, sales and catering teams, vendors and others Present invoices to guests, accurately process payments, and balance sales/receipts Comprehend and execute specific catering event instructions and timelines, and respond quickly to changing priorities as well as expedite any contract changes as communicated from the Sales & Catering team Ensure all event setups/breakdowns are performed in a timely manner Coordinate with onsite AV/Technical teamand assist with set up/breakdown, operation and maintenance of in-house audio visual equipment as needed Attend tastings and meetings and communicate pertinent information to appropriate members of the team Partner with GM and designated managers and trainers to interview, hire, onboard, train, schedule, supervise and develop catering team employees Maintain a list of preferred vendors including but not limited to vendors for valet parking companies, security companies, etc. Model and promote teamwork across all teams Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up 50 pounds Qualifications 2-3 years of Catering Operations / Events experience in a full-service restaurant Skilled in leading and developing teams Salary Range USD $55,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Dalcy