Catering Event Planner, Kennedy Center

Working as the Catering Event Planner you will effectively coordinate and oversee all internal and external catering events. Key Responsibilities: • Hires, trains and develops managers, and is actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures • Creates reports of operating statements and operational budgets, and reviews the collection of receivables • Creates catering activities, books, plans & directed functions • Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders • Prepares and monitors budgets; financial targets and forecasts • Maintains local clients database and builds and maintains relationship with new vendors • Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP • Performs related duties and special projects as assigned Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience • Proven track record for meeting sales goals • Strong knowledge of current food, industry trends and fine dining points of service • A minimum of three to five years of experience in hospitality industry including two years’ experience in catering sales • Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills • Ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction • Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs • The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean-up is also essential • Knowledge of A/V equipment with the ability to set up and break down for events. Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.