Suites/Catering Manager

Reports to:   Director of Food and Beverage

Summary

The new Independence Events Center is a high volume multi purpose arena looking for an experienced, self-motivated Catering Manager to help move the department to the finest level of service. We are seeking a candidate who is very creative; one who is able to embrace change, implement and create service standards and policies as well as lead a team of diverse individuals. This well-rounded candidate will help guide the department and ensure a 'service-first' environment.

Tasks and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·       Manages all suite and catered events including back stage catering for talent.

·       Hires, schedules, and trains catering staff.

·       Works with clients/customers to arrange and follow through on all catering details and to ensure all special requests are met.

·       Directs setup for events.

·       Responsible for pricing, billing and resolving customer complaints.

·       Develops menu/costing

Required Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications:

·       Minimum of three years Catering experience with an emphasis on event management. You may substitute 1 additional year of experience for each year of education below the basic requirement above as long as you possess a high-school diploma or GED.

·       Organized individual to keep files on events, staffing and equipment.

·       Experience with renting equipment, inventory and staffing for events is a must.

·       Required to effectively train, manage and motivate a team including servers, porters, captains and supervisors.

·       Computer skills required for the position are Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.

·       A flexible schedule is a must as business happens during all shifts. Weekends, evenings and holidays may be required.

Education/Experience

• Restaurant/ Hospitality Degree preferred.
• 2 years of lead/supervisory/management experience

**Pre-Employment Screening

Submit resumes to jobs@globalentertainment2000.com.  No phone calls or agencies please. Global is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Global via-email, the Internet or directly in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Global, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Concession Manager

Reports to:   Director of Food and Beverage

Summary

The Independence Events Center is seeking a personable, customer minded and confident

individual to manage the concession operation (food/beverage). This individual will supervise and train the part-time support staff, set schedules, maintain sanitation/hygiene levels with city standards, prepare and sell food items, operate a P.O.S. system, maintain food prep/cook system, and coordinate concessions with events, parties, rentals, birthday parties and special events.

Tasks and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate a food/beverage concession operation around a multi-use arena.

• Hire, instruct, train, schedule, and evaluate part-time staff and Non Profit groups in the food/beverage operation.

• Maintain high sanitation/hygiene expectations that will meet or exceed city standards.

• Determine needs, order inventory, prepare, sell, and service food items to internal and external customers.

• Exhibit a high degree of customer service skills and positive attitude with staff and customers at all times.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications:

• Capable of obtaining necessary food handling and liquor permits as required.

Education/Experience

• Restaurant /Hospitality Degree preferred.

• Experience in food prep, sanitation and hygiene.

• Experience in supervising/managing p/t staff.

**Pre-Employment Screening

Submit resumes to jobs@globalentertainment2000.com.  No phone calls or agencies please. Global is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Global via-email, the Internet or directly in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Global, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means.