Lessing's

Catering Operations


PayCompetitive
LocationAquebogue/New York
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: a856163c-582e-49b4-9ee2-a74500f81a3a
      Please use this link to complete an application on our Company Career Page: https://lessingsinc.peoplematter.jobs/ Come join us at one of our premier catering venues as a Catering Operations! Position: Catering Operations Job Duties and Responsibilities: -Supervise the daily operation of the banquet area (order and maintain supplies, review set-up, and food and beverage preparation and service) to ensure compliance with Company procedures, banquet event orders, and safety regulations. -Ensure optimal levels of service, quality, and hospitality. -Meet with customers to review and address changes, issues and/or problems to ensure delivery of a quality product; prepare necessary files and worksheets for event. -Monitor and control the maintenance of the banquet areas and equipment to protect the assets and ensure quality service. -Supervise and direct the banquet associates including captains, servers, wait staff, etc. -Interview, hiring, schedule, train, develop, empower, and coach banquet staff. -Assist in the book and paperwork preparation of parties (meet…book…contract). -Assist in banquet sales. -Position breakdown: 75% Operation responsibilities/25% Administrative. Pay & Perks: -Salaried pay -Paid Time Off for Full Time Employees -401K for Full Time Employees -Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for Full-Time Employees Qualifications: -Required to have at least two (2) years experience in a banquet management environment as a MAITRE D' -Strong F&B background -Assertive and driven to ensure all tasks are completed -Proven track record for supervising a team -Proven performance for achieving excellent customer service -Ability to oversee hiring, training, scheduling, employee issues, and terminations -Good communicator, well organized, and detail oriented. -Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays; able to work on an event-driven schedule -Basic computer skills -Must be able to work independently as well as follow given instructions The Company: Lessing’s Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing’s operates 21 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in over 130 years of tradition, Lessing’s Hospitality Group’s focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.
  • About the company

      130 Years of excellence, providing unique restaurant concepts, exclusive wedding venues, distinctive catering, and skillfully executed food service management.