We are seeking an experienced Hospitality Assistant Manager- Catering for theย Indiana Convention Center.
The Indiana Convention Center is located in the heart of the 12th largest city in the U.S., Indianapolis, Indiana. The state capital, Indianapolis ranks in the top 25 most visited cities in the country, with 18 million annual visitors. Indianapolis International Airport accommodates 150 flights each day, carrying 7.4 million yearly passengers to and from the Circle City.
Now one of the largest convention centers in America, the Indiana Convention Center is connected by skywalks to more hotel rooms than any other city in the nation. Also linked to the center is a four-story urban shopping mall, surrounded by more than 200 restaurants and clubs, well-known sports venues, and a 10-block state park that features top museums, green space and a convenient canal walk. Itโs the reasonย Sports Illustratedโsย Peter King calls Indianapolis โthe most walkable downtown in America.โ
Centerplateย and our partner venues have been defining extraordinary experiences through thoughtful hospitality, expertly delivered, for more than 80 years at gathering places across North America and the United Kingdom.ย As the pioneer and leader in live event hospitality, we are committed to making the time that people spend togetherย more rewarding and more valuable.ย โMaking it better to be there since 1929.โTM
Principal Function:
The Hospitality Assistant Manager- Catering is responsible for supporting the creation of unique dining experiences by actively supervising and participating in the sales, planning and execution of catered functions, to include breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, receptions and other types of events, including off-site events.
The Hospitality Assistant Manager- Catering will support the Catering Sales Manager in the sales process and pre-function planning process to ensure proper coordination and preparation in advance of events.ย They will provide hands-on oversight during events as needed, and will serve as a linchpin for communication with the client and other departments so that functions run smoothly and in accordance with client expectations and specifications.
Under the Director of the Catering Sales Manager, The Hospitality Assistant Manager- Catering will work to ensure that Centerplateโs overall standards for accuracy, efficiency, quality and financial performance are met.
Essential Responsibilities
- Maximize Centerplateโs catering revenues and operational excellence through oversight of systems and policies related to catering operations.
- Provide leadership and direction to Supervisors, Leads and line staff.
- Contribute to goal of making Centerplate #1 in Event Hospitality and the #1 Employer of Choice through personal commitment and leading by exampl