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The Catering Manager collaborates closely with Sales, Food & Beverage, Culinary, and Operations teams and is expected to model Meyer Jabara Hotels' J Quality Behaviors: Joy, Jump, Join by leading with positivity, accountability, and a hands-on, solution-oriented approach. As a proud member of the Meyer Jabara Hotels portfolio, we are committed to creating meaningful guest experiences through empowered team members, operational excellence, and a people-first culture.

Job Title: Catering Manager Status: EXEMPT Reports to: Director of Sales<h2> </h2><h2 style="text-align:justify">About The Abbey Inn & Spa</h2>Perched above the Hudson River, The Abbey Inn & Spa is a boutique luxury destination offering unforgettable experiences rooted in thoughtful service, refined design, and historic charm. As a proud member of the Meyer Jabara Hotels portfolio, we are committed to creating meaningful guest experiences through empowered team members, operational excellence, and a people-first culture.The Catering Manager plays a critical role in driving event revenue, orchestrating flawless execution, and delivering memorable social and corporate events that reflect the elevated standards of The Abbey Inn & Spa.<h2 style="text-align:justify"> </h2><h2 style="text-align:justify">Position Summary:</h2>The Catering Manager is responsible for selling, planning, and executing all catered events, including weddings, social celebrations, corporate meetings, and special functions. This leadership role manages the full lifecycle of events-from initial client inquiry through successful execution and post-event follow-up-while ensuring revenue goals, service standards, and guest expectations are exceeded.The Catering Manager collaborates closely with Sales, Food & Beverage, Culinary, and Operations teams and is expected to model Meyer Jabara Hotels' J Quality Behaviors: Joy, Jump, Join by leading with positivity, accountability, and a hands-on, solution-oriented approach. <h2>Sales & Event Management Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Sell and manage all catering business, including weddings, social events, corporate meetings, and special functions</li><li>Respond promptly to catering inquiries and conduct client consultations, site tours, and tastings</li><li>Prepare and negotiate proposals, contracts, and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) with accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for catering clients from booking through event completion</li><li>Coordinate menu selection, pricing, timelines, and event logistics in partnership with Culinary and Operations</li><li>Ensure all event details are clearly communicated to internal departments for seamless execution</li><li>Attend and oversee assigned events to ensure service excellence, problem resolution, and guest satisfaction</li><li>Collaborate with the Sales team to maximize revenue, upsell opportunities, and overall event profitability</li><li>Maintain accurate records, forecasts, and revenue reporting within the sales system</li><li>Ensure compliance with brand standards, food safety, and responsible alcohol service requirements</li></ul><h2>Leadership & Operational Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Partner with Food & Beverage and Banquet leadership to ensure staffing, setup, and service standards are met</li><li>Participate in weekly sales, event, and operations meetings as required</li><li>Actively support budget goals, cost controls, and labor efficiency</li><li>Assist in developing catering menus, pricing strategies, and event offerings</li><li>Represent The Abbey Inn & Spa professionally in all client and vendor interactions</li><li>Support overall hotel initiatives and perform additional duties as business needs dictate</li></ul><h2>Experience & Education:</h2><ul><li>Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in catering sales, event management, or hotel food & beverage operations</li><li>Prior experience managing weddings and high-end social events strongly preferred</li><li>Proven ability to sell, plan, and execute multiple events simultaneously</li><li>Strong leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with hotel sales and catering systems preferred</li><li>Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event needs</li></ul><h2>Physical & Work Requirements</h2><ul><li>Ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the property for extended periods during events</li><li>Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs (event materials, menus, décor items)</li><li>Ability to work a varied schedule based on event demands</li><li>Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure event environments</li></ul> Benefits (Full-Time Employees) <ul><li style="vertical-align:baseline">Group Medical Plan </li><li style="vertical-align:baseline">Dental Plan </li><li style="vertical-align:baseline">401(k) Plan </li><li style="vertical-align:baseline">Voluntary Benefits, including:  <ul><li style="vertical-align:baseline">Life Insurance </li><li style="vertical-align:baseline">Critical Illness Insurance </li><li style="vertical-align:baseline">Accident Insurance </li></ul></li><li style="vertical-align:baseline">This position is eligible for incentive Bonus Plan based on sales performance and achievement of revenue goals </li></ul>

The Abbey Inn & Spa

Catering Manager - The Abbey Inn & Spa

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Customer Relations

Dental Insurance

Detail Oriented

Event Management

Food Safety

Food and Beverage Industry

Health Plan

Incentive Programs

Leadership

Lift/Move 30 Pounds

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Maintain Compliance

Meet Sales Quota

Menu Development

Microsoft Office

Negotiation Skills

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Pricing

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The Director of Food & Beverage will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the Commons and internal catering operations, and their focus will emphasize team leadership, fostering a culture of FOH & BOH team unity, internal catering coordination/execution, guest experience, quality control, and strong financial and operational management. Partnering with the CFO and COO as well as the Commons leadership team, the Director of F&B leads the financial performance and other KPI's of the F&B program at Grace Farms overseeing budgeting, forecasting and revenue generation while simultaneously keeping a keen eye on managing costs, overseeing inventory management practices and pricing strategies.

Role: Director of Food & BeverageReports To: Chief Operating OfficerFLSA Status: Full-Time, Salary, ExemptLocation/Hours: On Site, New Canaan, Connecticut, Tuesday to Saturday, 5 days per week with the ability to work weekends and evenings.The Role:The Director of Food & Beverage is a strategic hospitality leader responsible for overseeing food and beverage operations at Grace Farms within the Commons and the Foundation's internal catering operations. This role ensures that every culinary offering-from daily café service to large-scale public programs and smaller private events-reflects the organization's commitment to exceptional hospitality, operational excellence, and financial sustainability. This is a hands-on, lead by example, roll-up your sleeves and work side by side with your teams to get the job done. This requires the ability to seamlessly pivot between strategic leadership, administrative responsibilities, and working alongside the team to support the day-to-day operations. The ability to seamlessly toggle and pivot is crucial for the successful candidate.Grace Farms has a strong and extremely talented culinary team that will report to this position who will focus on day-to-day culinary and kitchen operations. The Director of Food & Beverage will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the Commons and internal catering operations, and their focus will emphasize team leadership, fostering a culture of FOH & BOH team unity, internal catering coordination/execution, guest experience, quality control, and strong financial and operational management. The Director of Food & Beverage will lead and develop a high-performing team, oversee vendor and partner relationships, build and manage budgets and revenue generation strategies, and ensure that all food and beverage experiences enhance the mission and visitor experience of Grace Farms.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Working closely with the COO, the Director of F&B at Grace Farms toggles between the forest and the trees providing both the strategic leadership of the food & beverage operations as well as ensuring the consistently excellent activation of all daily and event- based experiences offered by the Commons at Grace Farms. In addition to their internal Grace Farms culinary team, the F&B Director will also work closely and collaborate regularly with the CFO, Events, Facilities, Programming and Marketing teams.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Oversees the F&B aspects of all events at Grace Farms. Work closely with the Events team to ensure seamless service and exceptional guest experiences. The Director of F&B oversees and supervises the teams responsible for event setups, monitoring/refresh and end of event break-down, ensuring proper food and beverage is set up and displayed in the most appealing and logical way for the entirety of the event, paying close attention to allergen details and safe food handling practices.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white">In partnership with the Director of Events, Catering & Visitor Experiences, the Director of F&B serves as the primary point of contact for communications with internal colleagues regarding internal catering needs, and is also responsible for BEO preparation and the full execution of all aspects of internal catering operations. </li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white">The Director of F&B prepares the FOH staff with operational, catering and visitor experience information and training so that they can execute their functions with excellence and have the ability to speak confidently with guests about all of the Foundations' offerings. Instills a contagious and palpable positive, welcoming energy that creates a world class experience and hospitality for all visitors and staff who visit the Commons at Grace Farms.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Owns the ultimate management responsibility for all Commons team members including hiring, training, mentoring, and ongoing coaching/correcting to forge an environment of collaboration and mutual respect within the team. Provides clear service standards and operation expectations to set all team members up for success as well as adequate and appropriate staffing levels for the service expected. Constantly coaches and inspires the team to achieve increasingly higher levels of customer service excellence and culinary creativity that is in alignment with Grace Farms values and needs.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white">Collaborates closely with the COO and the Grace Farms Tea & Coffee team to actively participate in and ensure the strategic integration of Grace Farms Tea & Coffee products throughout all on-site food and beverage operations. </li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white">Seeks and implements efficiencies in café operations considering staffing models, ergonomics, food waste management, customer communications vehicles and product placement. Ensures the creation and maintenance of up-to-date SOPs for Commons teams.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white">Partnering with the CFO and COO as well as the Commons leadership team, the Director of F&B leads the financial performance and other KPI's of the F&B program at Grace Farms overseeing budgeting, forecasting and revenue generation while simultaneously keeping a keen eye on managing costs, overseeing inventory management practices and pricing strategies.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white">Ensures quality control on all FOH aspects including specials displays, tea tastings, menu placement, overall FOH cleanliness, and operations.</li><li style="line-height:normal;background:white">Holds final accountability for all administrative duties associated with BOH, FOH Café & Catering operations including, but not limited to: scheduling, timecards, inventory, ordering, work orders, FOH staff communications/training, and coaching.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Oversees café POS system. Ensures its proper functionality, creates and analyzes reports and recommends changes/enhancements based on data trends.</li><li style="line-height:normal">With the Chef de Cuisine, ensures compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations during both regular operation and events, maintaining a clean, organized, and inspection ready environment with an emphasis on cleanliness, food safety, and staff/visitor well-being.</li><li style="line-height:normal">With the Commons culinary leaders and in collaboration with the Facilities teams, oversees and ensures the proper use, and ongoing maintenance of all kitchen and FOH equipment to ensure its longevity, efficiency, and safe integration with the Facility.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Promotes sustainable practices in the FOH operations such as sourcing local and ethical products, in line with Grace Farms' values.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Oversees inventory management, cost controls, and vendor relationships to support responsible stewardship of resources. </li><li style="line-height:normal">Champions a guest-centric mindset across all F&B, FOH, and BOH operations ensuring every interaction reflects the Foundation's mission and values. </li><li style="line-height:normal">Other duties as needed or as assigned.</li></ul>Skills/Abilities:<ul><li style="line-height:normal">Must enjoy and have a passion for the food & beverage and hospitality industries.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Experience with event-driven, catering and café food service required.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Excellent communications and interpersonal skills are a must with ability to extend kindness and patience, with every interaction.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Strong financial acumen managing budgets and cost controls with a track record of growing revenue streams.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Proven ability to work and collaborate within and between multiple teams.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Proven ability to work comfortably and effectively with computers, POS systems and other visitor facing technologies.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Must be an experienced team player who is highly organized, adaptable, and flexible to meet time, priority and workload demands as well as shifting schedules and unexpected circumstances that come with working with the general public and managing employees.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Must be able to maintain a calm exterior presence during periods of high volume, high stress, or unusual events.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Must possess the highest level of integrity defined as being incredibly ethical, professional, responsible, truthful, authentic, honest and fair.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Must be able to work on-site, Tuesday - Saturday with the ability to weekends and evenings as needed by the team and schedule.</li></ul>Education & Experience:<ul><li style="line-height:normal">Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in hospitality and/or food & beverage management ideally in a dynamic public facing environment.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Must have a minimum of 5 years prior supervisory experience as catering, café, coffee shop, small business restaurant manager, or similar industry role, with direct supervisory oversight of a team. Preferably with experience in both FOH and BOH industry related roles and the proven ability to successfully lead, manage, coach, mentor and inspire teams effectively.</li><li style="line-height:normal">College degree is required preferably in Hospitality, Business, or Culinary Operations.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:<ul><li style="line-height:normal">While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, navigate the site to various locations, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.</li><li style="line-height:normal">The employee occasionally requires to climb, stoop, kneel or crouch.</li><li style="line-height:normal">The employee must occasionally lift, push and/ or move up to 50 pounds.</li></ul>BenefitsGrace Farms offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, different medical plan options, including dental and vision coverage, 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability, along with a 403(b)-retirement plan with an organizational match. We believe in the importance of rest and balance, offering generous paid time off (PTO), sick and personal days, and 11 paid holidays. All staff are invited to enjoy our scenic 80-acre preserved landscape and participate in the diverse public events hosted on-site.Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristicsAbout Grace FarmsGrace Farms is a cultural and humanitarian center in New Canaan, Connecticut, that brings people together across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building and Barns on 80 acres of publicly accessible natural landscape. Since opening in 2015, it has garnered numerous prestigious awards for contributions to architecture, environmental sustainability, and social good and has become a destination for arts, culture, and community. Grace Farms has welcomed 1 million visitors from around the world to experience innovative programming in music, visual and performing arts, while fostering contemplation and connection through architecture and nature.Grace Farms' humanitarian work includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain and advancing initiatives to foster more grace and peace locally and globally. This commitment extends to Grace Farms Tea and Coffee, a certified B Corp that models ethical and sustainable sourcing while supporting Design for Freedom.The integration of cultural programming and humanitarian action reflects Grace Farms' collaborative approach to generating new outcomes and meaningful change.

Grace Farms Foundation

Director of Food & Beverage

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Coaching

Cook Dishes

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Green Business

Hospitality and Tourism

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Keyboards

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Marketing

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Music

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Performance Metrics

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Restaurant

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Sanitation

Small Business

Staff Training

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

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Supply Chain

Sustainability

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Waste Management

From helping a child find the perfect LEGO set to delivering special packages that make their stay even more exciting, you’ll be part of the moments families remember long after their trip ends. As a Retail Team Member, you’ll help bring energy and excitement to our hotel shop locations while providing world-class guest service.

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Department: Hotel Operations Location: LEGOLAND® Hotel in Goshen, NY Build AWESOME memories. Create AWESOME moments. Be part of something AWESOME! At LEGOLAND New York Resort, our team members—known as Model Citizens—bring the magic to life every day. As part of our Hotel Retail team, you’ll help create fun, memorable experiences for guests staying overnight at the resort. From helping a child find the perfect LEGO set to delivering special packages that make their stay even more exciting, you’ll be part of the moments families remember long after their trip ends. If you love working with people, enjoy a fun and energetic environment, and want to help make someone’s day a little more awesome, this could be the perfect role for you! What You'll Do As a Retail Team Member, you’ll help bring energy and excitement to our hotel shop locations while providing world-class guest service. • Welcome guests with enthusiasm and provide exceptional service in our hotel retail stores • Share your product knowledge and help guests discover the perfect LEGO sets, souvenirs, and gifts • Support store leadership with a variety of daily tasks and responsibilities • Prepare and deliver pre-sold packages to guests, helping make special moments even more memorable • Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and visual displays • Operate Point-of-Sale (POS) systems efficiently to process purchases • Complete opening and closing store procedures in accordance with company policies • Help maintain inventory and participate in Loss Prevention practices • Represent the LEGO and Merlin culture, values, and guest service standards in everything you do  Who You Are You’re someone who brings energy, positivity, and a love of fun to the team. • Friendly, outgoing personality that guests naturally connect with • Professional and well-groomed appearance • Someone who loves the idea of making a child’s day unforgettable • A dependable team player who enjoys working with others • Reliable and responsible—because our guests count on you • Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions • Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays  Safety & Compliance Team members must follow all company Health, Safety & Security policies and comply with ASTM, NEC, NSF, OSHA, and state/local regulations. Prompt reporting of incidents and adherence to safe work practices is required. Why Join Us?<ul><li>Be part of a fun, high-energy environment at the LEGOLAND Hotel</li><li>Help families and children find the perfect LEGO treasures and create magical vacation memories</li><li>Work with a team committed to guest service, teamwork, and fun</li><li>Gain valuable retail and hospitality experience in a world-class resort</li></ul>If you’re ready to welcome guests with big smiles and help make their stay unforgettable, apply today and join our team!

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LEGOLAND Parks

Hotel Retail Associate

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Loss Prevention

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The Banquet Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of banquet and event operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and seamless execution of meetings, social events, and special functions. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Come for a JOB, stay for a CAREER. Come Join the Waterford Hotel Group Team!!At Waterford Hotel Group we pride ourselves on cultivating a workplace that feels like home and brings out the best in you, each and every day.  We will celebrate your successes, appreciate your strengths, and offer an environment where each of us can truly be ourselves.  We provide competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Come for a JOB, stay for a CAREER.Banquet ManagerThe Banquet Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of banquet and event operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and seamless execution of meetings, social events, and special functions. This is a hands-on leadership role that manages banquet staff, coordinates event logistics, maintains banquet spaces, and upholds service standards while prioritizing guest comfort, safety, and satisfaction.<hr/>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage daily banquet operations, including event setup, execution, and breakdown</li><li>Lead, schedule, train, and motivate banquet staff to ensure consistent service excellence</li><li>Review, understand, and execute events according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)</li><li>Coordinate closely with Sales, Catering, Culinary, and Hotel Operations teams</li><li>Ensure meeting and function rooms are properly set, maintained, and guest-ready</li><li>Monitor staffing levels and labor costs while meeting service standards</li><li>Manage and order banquet supplies, equipment, and inventory</li><li>Handle guest inquiries and concerns promptly, professionally, and effectively</li><li>Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with hotel policies and procedures</li><li>Step into service roles as needed to support staff and maintain event flow</li></ul><hr/>Job RequirementsIf you are passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced event environment, we would love to connect with you. Ideal candidates will possess:<ul><li>Previous banquet, catering, or event management experience (hotel or hospitality preferred)</li><li>Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills</li><li>Excellent guest service and communication abilities</li><li>Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously</li><li>Ability to lead teams effectively while working independently when needed</li><li>Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event needs</li><li>Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations</li><li>Physical stamina, including standing and walking for extended periods and lifting as required</li><li>Ability to follow directions and execute events to precise standards</li></ul>WATERFORD HEALTH AND WELLNESS  Health Insurance is available on the first of the month after hire!We value the health and wellness of you and your family.  Full time associates can enroll in medical, dental and vision coverage and part-time associates averaging 17.5 hours a week can enroll in dental and vision coverage.  Everyone’s needs are different and there is something for everyone with numerous supplemental insurances to choose from.We know that life gets in the way, and YOU deserve to recharge.  Full-time associates receive paid time off within the first 90 days of employment.  We also offer paid holidays for eligible associates.  If you stick with us for five years or more, enjoy paid days off for your Birthday and Employment Anniversary date!EXCITING EXTRAS On Demand Pay - Why wait for pay day – get your pay when you need it 24/7.Pet Insurance - We cover the whole family, and all associates are eligible for discounted pet insurance.401k Plan - Nobody wants to work forever, start planning for your future now.Hotel Discounts - It’s one of the biggest industry perks.Shoes for Crews - All associates are eligible for a shoe subsidy through Shoes for Crews.For more information, please visit our website at waterfordhotelgroup.comEOE/M/F/D/V

Waterford Hotel Group

Banquet Manager

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Order Management

Order Supplies

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