Catering And Events Manager - Urgent

We are searching for a brilliant Catering And Events Manager to join our incredible team at Forsyth Seafood Market & Cafe in Winston Salem, NC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Catering And Events Manager is an amazing opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, decision-making and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Catering And Events Manager at Forsyth Seafood Market & Cafe today!

Forsyth Seafood Market & Cafe in Winston Salem, NC is looking for one catering and events intern to join our 17 person strong team. We are located on 108 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.. Our ideal candidate is attentive, motivated, and reliable.

Catering & Events Manager  has a primary duty of making sales and obtaining corporate and private orders or contracts for our food truck and restaurant venue. This position is responsible for generating, managing and coordinating outside catering sales, as well as initiating, directing and implementing marketing functions in the Catering Department. The Sales Manager will independently manage and oversee all aspects of full group operations from initial booking, through contract negotiation and finalization, to following through day of event operation.

The Catering & Events Manager will maintain a consistently positive and professional relationship with internal and external clients. The Catering & Events Intern will handle sales and customer service issues including providing outstanding customer service; researching, resolving and clarifying invoice questions; and providing knowledgeable and appropriate suggestions regarding menu selections. The Sales Manager will facilitate the flow of information internally, as well as communicate with all guests and vendors. Must be available to assist with general catering operations on site as needed.

Responsibilities: 

• Build relationships by networking and prospecting with key decision markers, establish and develop strong and effective relationships with local corporations through the use of professional, courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction.
• Coordinate and deliver effective sales presentations.
• Independently sources, identifies, and pursues outside networking opportunities through professional industry resources and community events, or special events attended by prospects.
• Responsible for negotiating, authoring, and submitting finalized contracts to clients.
• Address or coordinate all Catering requirements and requests in a timely and helpful manner.
• Maintain accurate records for all Catering sales activities in conjunction.
• Communicate daily with culinary staff, and Operations Staff about the needs of our guests and their expectations.
• Maintain an extensive client database for follow-up sales calls and contact (in person, phone, email, mail, etc.)
• Assist with follow-up of guests’ experience at the venue, ensuring that all issues have been addressed.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of catered events as directed.
• Serves as primary group and convention contact once the contract is signed; approves any inventory or other changes, responds to questions or concerns in a timely manner. 
• Assists with oversight of accounts receivable in conjunction with assigned events.

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Benefits of working as a Catering And Events Manager in Winston Salem, NC:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package