We are hiring for a MAITRE D
with RESERVATIONS/EVENTS MANAGER duties as well

This is an exciting role for someone looking for a great role/opportunity

for a growing restaurant and hospitality group in Manhattan, with tons of room for growth.

Please email us at:

[email protected]

Salary:

$70/80K base

+ 50% HC benefits afterc90 days

and 2 weeks PTO

Job Summary

The main responsibilities for the right candidate will be:

• Working hours – 10 hour per day. 50 hours weekly. From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM as an event manager and from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM as a Maitre D. (TBD)
• 2 days off (most likely in a row)
• Managing correspondence from potential buyers of buyouts and small parties.
• Reserve table and spaces accordingly.
• Communicate confirmed events to designated location management.
• Managing Restaurants quarterly and annual events.
• Revise and work on improvement of Restaurants events guidelines.
• Maitre D – responsible for managing and maximizing reservations daily bases.
• Managing the flow of the guests in the restaurants.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Directly support and assist the Director of Event Sales
• Assume the role of lead event salesperson for all Southern California C3 locations, as well as event sales for other brands/locations as necessary.
• Complex calendaring including but not limited to the shared calendar; administrative support, event scheduling; holds, confirmations with venue and book-its
• Voicemail follow-up and rolling calls as needed
• Inputting and updating contacts
• Assisting with general sales outreach - including but, not limited to correspondence, thank you notes, emails, etc.
• Monitor and filter inbound sales leads and assist with the sales team
• Preparing and sending out sales packages, menus updates and sales collateral, etc.
• Special projects as assigned including sales and execution of smaller events
• Accounting Support in regard to updating invoices, deposits, final payments and book-it’s
• Track status of payments made for all events with Sales Manager, making copies for accounting for event files as well as sending receipts to clients
• Weekly Distribution of SEOs, staffing requests, and all necessary information for the operations meeting. Weekly attendance of events, marketing & GM meeting is mandatory
• Plan and assist in executing all booked events with the ability to manage client’s expectations
• Maintain department files
• Develop working relationships with all clients, BOH, operations, staff, valet and vendors
• Assist with the creation of private event sales kits and collateral to drive revenue and promotions
• Provide onsite and logistical support for marketing and sales events

Competencies

• Individual must be personable, organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills a must (Outlook, Excel, Word, general databases)
• Emphasis in math skills for accounting assistance
• Flexible with respect to the demands and hours needed in this role and be willing and able to work evenings and weekends to support the Special Events team is a must.
• Must exhibit the ability to plan, prioritize and demonstrate exceptional follow-up skills.
• Must be courteous, persuasive, client focused, professional and positive at all times.

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience in database organization
• Basic understanding of legal contract language

Please apply here or send an email to:

[email protected]