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