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Maitre D and Banquet Sales

The Briarcliff Manor

Maitre D and Banquet Sales

Briarcliff Manor, NY
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Busy wedding catering hall, The Briarcliff Manor, is looking for a professional to fill our Maître D' and Banquet Sales position. This is a part time roll that could potentially be full time for the right person.*Looking for local candidates - within 15-20 miles of our location in Briarcliff Manor, NY. *

    IMMEDIATE HIRE

    The right person for the role has 10 + years of Banquet Experience and 10+ years of Event Sales experience.

    Base Hourly Salary plus Sales Commissions Compensation Structure

    The right candidate will work the floor, lead the team in set up, run the event, breakdown, and reset. The Maitre D will also be responsible for banquet sales (weddings and social) by conducts tours of the facility with potential clients.

    The Maitre D is responsible for coordinating and managing all day of event operations, Hospitality and communication skills are necessary and required. The Maitre’D is ultimately responsible for managing all aspects of the front door, guest arrival, seating and departure, host training, and operational procedures. The Maitre’d will ensure that our staff deliver attentive, courteous and efficient service to guests throughout. We're looking for a hands on professional who leads by example, and has their finger on the pulse.

    The Maitre'd will communicate regularly with key vendors contacts, and other industry support.

    This role requires Weekends. Weekdays as per event schedule.

    Responsibilities:

    Supervising and directing all aspects of the service, catering procedures, organizing, and setting up the dining room, execution of event

    Conduct Sales Tours and follow ups

    Book and detail events with extreme accuracy.

    Staff Scheduling, interviewing, hiring, and training new applicants and employee development of service staff

    -Exceeding customers’ expectations with great knowledge, professionalism, and genuine service.

    Inventory and Ordering

    Liaise with Sales/Office Team and Kitchen to make sure all details are communicated and orchestrated

    Oversee Maintenance & Cleaning Schedules and Procedures

    Meet with potential clients and provide venue information, identify their needs and ensure client satisfaction

    Provide feedback and periodic reports to management

    Other ad hoc projects

    Requirements:

    10 years of banquet experience and 10 years of banquet sales

    Proven event management experience

    Ability to take direction and feedback from management

    Excellent time management and communication skills

    Sales skills and ability to build productive business relationships

    Ability to manage multiple projects independently