Assistant Catering Manager at Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace in Smithtown, New York

Job Description:

A little about us.....
Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, where every visit is a journey through the flavors of Italy! As the head destination for Italian groceries and delights, with 11 stores across New York and New Jersey Uncle Giuseppes offers a unique selection of specialty goods. From the vibrant array of fresh produce to the freshly made prepared foods and gourmet treats, Uncle Giuseppes always provides a special experience for customers. With quality being a top priority, they always ensure that everything is made fresh every day and only with the finest ingredients. Uncle Giuseppes makes sure to uphold traditional recipes to ensure that every bite tastes of excellence.

A little about the position....
Our Smithtown store is actively seeking a FT Assistant Catering Manager position opening for its busy in-house Catering Department. Our Assistant Catering Managers are detailed, organized and have the ability to work under pressure. This individual must be well balanced at multitasking and delegating, in addition to being motivated to increase their knowledge in the specialty. During the high season, extended hours, weekends, nights, and holidays are required.
Responsibilities
Take orders from customers either in person or over the phones, ensuring that the correct amount of food is ordered. Always with a smile!Event planning and menu designSchedule outside vendors for items such as equipment rentals, wait staff and other resources as neededProcess online orders, collect and process payments receivedCoordinate pick-up and delivery scheduleAssist catering manager with clerical needsAssist in setting up and managing in store demosAs needed, will assist with deliveries of catered ordered and eventsRespond in a timely fashion to all customer complaintsCultivate and develop relationships with our customersProcess weekly gratuitiesOther duties and functions as assigned

Functions within the position
Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectivesCome up with suggestions to enhance the events successSource and negotiate with vendors and suppliersLead promotional activities for the eventSupervise all staffEnsure event is completed smoothly, working to resolve any problems that has arisen
Requirements
HS Diploma or equivalentPast experience as an Event Assistant Manager or a Catering Assistant ManagerSkilled in project managementMust be computer literate and proficient in MS OfficeOutstanding communication and negotiation skillsExcellent organizational skills with the ability for quick problem solvingMust be outgoing and assertive and a team player with management

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, 50% off lunch, 25% off in store shopping and more!

Working Conditions
Most of the time is spent moving about continuously on hard surfaces. There may be a need to frequently position oneself to examine and/or scan merchandise, including bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, and stooping.May require lifting objects up to 50 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 50 pounds with assistance.Usually in a comfortable indoor environment surrounded by moving machinery and/or loud equipment that may require shouting in order to be heard. There could be exposure to temperature extremes from freezers, ovens, and/or coolers.There may be occasional exposure to cleaning agents.