Catering Operations Specialist

3 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States Back A Yard Caribbean American Gril Full time
About the Role

As a Catering Administrative Assistant at Back A Yard Caribbean Grill, you will play a crucial role in overseeing details, generating new business, and maintaining contact with current accounts. This position involves providing hospitality and attentiveness to guests and clients in a professional manner, reporting to the Director of Catering.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage all banquet event orders
  • Handle daily financial reconciliation for all events
  • Perform sales office reception duties such as answering general inquiries and providing basic information to guests and clients
  • Efficiently manage office operations, including contract closure, billing, compliance, event execution, and client follow-ups
  • Act as a liaison between the kitchen/restaurant and clients on the day of the event, occasionally requiring availability on nights and weekends
  • Assist the Director of Catering with word processing, research projects, spreadsheets, and general office tasks
  • Maintain updated daily account files
  • Have a working knowledge of restaurant services, special packages, promotions, hours of operation, and locations; understanding the business's credit policy
  • Research new sources of business using various media and community resources
Requirements
  • Previous catering or sales experience
  • Excellent communication skills, both in person and over the phone
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • High school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred)
  • Experience with research projects is required

The estimated salary for this role is $50,000 - $65,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.



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