Catering Sales Director, Levy Restaurants, Spokane Public Facilities

 

Salary: 76000

Other Forms of Compensation: Commissions 

Pay Grade: 13 

 

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About Levy
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games. 

 

76K up...plus commissions

 

As the Catering Sales Director you will manage the daily operations of all catering functions and coordinate all function activities with the catering sales and culinary teams.

* Ensures all catering services exceed guest expectations 
* Successfully presents Levy catering services to guests in a manner that exceeds guest expectations and profitability 
* Communicates client’s needs through timely and detailed written and verbal communications to ensure internal understanding / compliance and external guest’s expectation of services 
* Has location specific food and beverage knowledge 
* Initiates contact with clients to secure their food and beverage selections in advance of event dates 
* Has strong attention to detail 
* Holds team accountable to steps of service to deliver great guest service 
* Ensure that team members consistently deliver Heartfelt Hospitality to every guest, every time 
* Ensures show quality standards are maintained at all times 
* Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, guests, subcontractors, not-for-profits and Levy team members 
* Regularly obtains feedback from clients and guests to improve operations 
* Supports and communicates Company initiatives 
* Respond and assists in any departmental guest service issues 
* Executes all menus, promotions and programs 
* Develops and executes strategic research programs and plans in accordance with Core Signatures 
* Thoroughly and accurately uses applicable Levy systems (Purchasing Systems, Point-of-sale, WFM, eReserve and more) 
* Achieves daily sales and assigned cost goals 
* Achieves assigned budget goals 
* Employs good safety and sanitation practices 
* Follows and enforces responsible alcohol service policies 
* Executes required daily reporting in a timely manner 
* Completes required department reports and compiles information at month end closing 
* Ensures team members adhere to Levy Company guidelines as stated in team member training manual and employee handbook 
* Assures the continual process of revenue development 
* Promotes the sale of profitable Levy services 
* Prepares account forecasts and analysis of group sales in accordance with Levy Core Signature Guidelines 
* Assures the complete billing for client services and receipt of payments in accordance with Levy standards 
* Uses all performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to team 
* Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale 
* Conducts regular scheduled meetings to ensure lines of communication are open between management and team members 
* Interviews, hires, trains and develops team members according to Levy guidelines 
* Displays a positive attitude towards team members

 

Job Requirements
* 3+ years of sales experience preferably in food and beverage
* Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management is preferred
* High level of computer literacy
* Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
 

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Working as the Catering Sales Director you will effectively coordinate and oversee all internal and external catering events. You are directly responsible for menu development as well as costing and marketing functions as they relate to the catering department. You will implement labor cost control and food cost control, manage preparation, transportation, and setup, and oversee operation and clean-up of all events. You are responsible for Event Coordination and Sales Financials. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Hires, trains and develops managers, and is actively involved in the