Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club · 3 days ago
CATERING SALES MANAGER
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expEpping Forest Yacht & Country Club is one of the most premier places to work in Northeast Florida. They are seeking a Catering Sales Manager to coordinate special events, ensuring member satisfaction and financial prosperity for the club while managing communication with clients and vendors.
Responsibilities
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include weekends, holidays as needed
Upon entering the property, arrive in proper uniform, crisp, clean and in good repair
Attend all required training, safety courses, office and departmental meetings
Report any safety hazards, follow up that hazard has been corrected, and assist with providing a safe work environment
Knowledgeable about all products and services available including the ability to assist members in appropriate selection of wines and menu items
Increase sales through upwelling techniques, creativity, menu knowledge and thorough marketing plan
Coordinate the planning of all aspects of events
Develop and maintain an open line of communication with clients, members, the public, vendors, employees, etc
Place orders for rental items and coordinate delivery and pick-up times accordingly for catering
Process all correspondence generated for the purpose of events to include special event function orders, sponsor and deposit letters
Accountable for all details placed in writing for all events coordinated
Responsible for typing and distributing the special events forecast
Answer all telephone calls pertaining to special events; taking detailed messages and acting on the request or referring the call to the appropriate department
Coordinate and distribute all details for special events coordinated within a minimum of 2 weeks in advance
Minimize labor through creative planning and proactive management skills
Attend the weekly Food & Beverage planning meeting and be prepared to discuss all details of functions to take place within 2 weeks of the meeting
Stay current with the new advances and ideas within the industry. Expand on and implement these ideas
Explore new avenues to create new sources of additional revenues
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Four year College degree preferred, or equivalent experience in related field
3-4 years prior experience in Conference and Catering
Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level sufficient to communicate effectively with clients, members, guests, and co-workers
A minimum of 3 years food & beverage experience
Must possess an understanding of food service, fine dining etiquette, continental cuisine, wines and beverage service
Capabilities of learning and understanding the food products sold by this establishment
General knowledge of service staff skills and their needs
Must be able to work moving at a quick pace for several hours at a time
Must be able to lift, carry and move up to fifty pounds, to include furniture, glasses, dishes, ice, beer, wine, liquor, individually on racks, trays, or by cases
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include weekends, holidays as needed
Benefits
Vacation Pay
Holiday Pay
Sick Pay
401(k)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance
Company
Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club
Today, the magnificent Mansion has been completely restored to preserve its comfortable home for Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase