Catering Manager

Description

Motek, a part of Happy Corner Hospitality collective, is a Mediterranean concept restaurant. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and culinary experiences to our valued customers. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations. The Miami-born restaurant brand will open its flagship New York City location at 60 West 57th Street, taking over the former Rue 57 corner. Known for its lively spirit and health-conscious menu, Motek continues to expand its footprint in New York City with this exciting, new location.

Please note, this position will assist with multiple venues as we continue to expand our operations in New York. This position is in person. 

Position Overview: 

The Catering Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth for delivery catering and on-site events across 3+ locations. This role is outreach-focused, building and maintaining a pipeline of corporate, social and on-site event business, with hands-on coordination of delivery logistics and on-site event execution; making a proactive, relationship-driven approach essential

Responsibilities: 

• Respond to all delivery catering and on-site event inquiries within 6 hours via email and phone.
• Drive outreach focused on delivery catering and on-site event business through proactive approach to corporate offices, convention bureaus, coworking spaces and social events.
• Manage Catering platforms such as EZ Cater, Venue App-Orders, Metrobi.
• Collaborate with marketing team on promotional campaigns and seasonal offerings.
• Work collaboratively with Events & Catering Director to achieve quarterly sales goals.
• Conduct site visits, tastings, and menu presentations for prospective on-site event and delivery catering clients.
• Create detailed proposals, contracts, BEOs, customized menus, delivery packing lists, and floor plans for on-site setups.
• Maintain Tripleseat system for all delivery catering and on-site event documentation and BEO generation.
• Coordinate catering logistics including delivery routes, equipment inventory, and vendor rentals.
• Oversee packing, delivery accuracy, setup, breakdown, and final quality checks for delivery catering orders and on-site events.
• Ensure strict compliance with all food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Facilitate deposits, payments, and event reconciliation.
• Conduct weekly BEO meetings with culinary and management teams.
• Prepare weekly reports including outreach efforts and sales forecasting.
• Train and support team members to problem-solve and achieve sales goals.
• Represent Happy Corner Hospitality at networking events, trade shows, and community engagements to drive business development.
• Ensure guest satisfaction through hands-on leadership and post-event follow-up.

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary and commission. 
• Wages paid weekly. 
• Growth opportunities as we continue to rapidly expand across the country!
• 401k savings plans. 
• Commuter benefits including a commuter stipend for all management team members. 
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans available! 
• Employee discounts across all brands in the group. 

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in catering sales, delivery catering, or on-site event sales.
• Proven success in generating new business and managing accounts across 2+ locations.
• Hands-on experience with kitchen sheets, BEO's, menu creation, and a strong understanding of hospitality operations.
• Organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficient in TripleSeat, Toast, Canva and Microsoft Office; familiarity with catering aggregator/delivery platforms a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality or business administration is a plus.
• Ability to reliably commute to and from events with equipment.
• Fluency in English, bilingual is a plus.