Catering Manager - Eataly Downtown

Company Description

Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme - but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafs and to-go counters
• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team's product knowledge

Job Description

The Catering Manager generates and manages the catering business for an Eataly location. Reports to the General Manager of Private Sales and oversees the catering team members.

• Manages the Catering Team: hires, schedules, trains, motivates and disciplines as necessary
• Negotiates executive partnerships to sell catering packages for breakfast, lunch, dinner and largescale events
• Manages all catering events from start to finish: books, plans and executes functions
• Creates proposals, contracts, event orders and packages tailored to each client's requests
• Develops and maintains a partnership with Eataly's internal divisions: Restaurants, Retail and Quick Service
• Executes all off-site catering for offices and VIP clients, coordinating delivery services and pickup business
• Prepares, manages and reconciles budgets, adhering to departmental policies on budget forms and process
• Compiles reports of operating statements and operational budgets
• Analyzes financial data and develops a strategy focused on greatest areas of opportunity
• Works catering events and provides formal feedback following the completion of events
• Reviews the collection of receivables
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in catering/sales management
• Knowledge of the principles and practices within Catering Sales and Food & Beverage
• Excellent communication skills, specifically the ability to negotiate
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm in a fluid, high-stress environment

Job Requirements

• Availability to work a flexible scheduling often including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Please be prepared to provide proof of fully Covid vaccination upon hire.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.