Restaurant Catering & Events Manager

Position Summary

The LifeCafe is seeking an experienced full time event coordinator and manager. This position requires successful partnering with the Department Leader team, strong member engagement skills, ability to maintain an organized office environment and initiative to establish strong communication with the LifeCafe Leader. This position is also periodically responsible for basic manager on duty tasks in the absence of another manager on the floor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of events from initial client prospecting to successful event execution and billing

• Performs active outreach in the community including developing relationships with members, guests and team members

• Partners with club managers and restaurant management to develop member events and promos

• Oversees restaurant operations in the absence of another restaurant manager

• Ensures events are set up and food is delivered on time

• Sends and receives contracts, charge all events and maintain up to date files for events and inquiries

• Delivers food to offsite events or arrange delivery from another person as needed

• Works with corporate team, restaurant managers and chefs to maintain catering menu and develop custom menus         

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• 2 to 3 years of related work experience

• ServSafe Food Manager within 30 days of hire

• CPR/First Aid within 90 days of hire

• Excellent customer service skills

• Active listening skills

• Time Management skills

• Effective communication

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​ Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Outlook
• Some knowledge of food nutrition
• Knowledge of professional kitchen environments
• Ability to respond quickly to event inquiries
• Understand budgets, costs and pricing structures

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Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.