Catering & Events Manager - New York, United States - Momofuku Group

Description

** Catering & Events Manager**

**Job Category****:** Operations **Requisition Number****:** EVENT002345 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**About Momofuku**

Momofuku was founded by chef David Chang in 2004 with the opening of Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City. Credited with the rise of contemporary Asian-American cuisine by the New York Times and named the most important restaurant in America by Bon Apptit magazine, Momofuku has opened restaurants in the United States, Australia, and Canada. The restaurants have gained world-wide recognition for their innovative take on cuisine, while supporting sustainable and responsible farmers and food purveyors.

The Catering & Events Manager is responsible for developing private events systems, planning and executing special events, and managing events marketing for Momofukus New York City locations. The responsibilities include but are not limited to streamlining the restaurants private event processes, working alongside the restaurant and operations teams to create private event offerings, executing VIP and special events, and developing relationships with private event/catering clients.

**Responsibilities**

Develop and streamline restaurant private events and catering programs and systems with restaurant GMs and Chefs

Manage relationships with private event clientele & businesses to promote Momofukus private event programs across all restaurants in New York City

Lead and execute public and private Momofuku virtual cooking classes

Plan, coordinate, and execute VIP private events and brand events (fielding inquiries, site visits and client meetings, developing proposals and negotiating contracts)

Serve as the main point of contact between outside special event partners and restaurant teams

In conjunction with the restaurant and Brand teams, execute outward facing private event-specific materials (website, printed materials, menus, social media)

With the Director of FOH Restaurant Operations and restaurant teams, define monthly and quarterly catering/event sales goals; communicate and evaluate progress against these goals

**Skills & Requirements**

BA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required

3+ years of related experience

Detail oriented self starter with outstanding organizational skills

Restaurant and offsite catering experience strongly preferred

Ability to work independently and to handle multiple priorities & activities

Tripleseat and Google Workspace proficiency.

**Physical Demands**

The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 5 to 10 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Momofuku reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Momofuku or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including vision/dental/medical, and gym and commuter discounts, plus more after required wait periods. We encourage our employees to grow and learn, and offer many opportunities for personal and career development.

***Candidates who are hired for this position are not eligible for Momofuku's Sign-On Bonus program.***

*Under the Key to NYC order, Momofuku is prohibited by law from allowing unvaccinated employees to work indoors. Momofuku makes reasonable accommodations for employees who are unable to show proof of vaccination because of disability, pregnancy, religious belief, or status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses. Reasonable accommodations include telecommuting and working exclusively outdoors and not entering the restaurant for any purpose other than to briefly use the locker room. **Momofuku** does not currently have any available telecommuting positions or positions where the employee is not required to enter the restaurant to perform their job duties. If hired, you will be required to show proof of vaccination.*

*Momofuku is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.*

**Qualifications**

**Skills**

**Behaviors**

**:**

**Motivations**

**:**

**Education**

**Experience**

**Licenses & Certifications**