Hook & Ladder are currently looking for a Full-time Event & Catering Executive in this ever expanding Irish Family Run Company.
Responsibilities
* Communicating with customers via phone, in person or via email
* Determining customer requirements and proposing/advising catering options
* Negotiating prices and preparing detailed catering order forms
* Planning menus and overseeing venue, equipment, food and service preparations
* Working close with all customers and ensuring customer satisfaction
* Generating quotations, invoices and taking payment
* Monitoring the availability of catering stock and supplies and communicating requirements
* Working and communicating with the team regarding orders, delivery/delivery schedule resource & follow up
* Communicating feedback on all catering and events
* Taking orders, ensuring the smooth running of all catering and events
* Working as part of the team in ensuring that each event is planned, organised and delivered - what is needed to ensure the customer and event is 100% successful
* Sales growth and identifying new business opportunities, maintaining the relationship of existing customers
* Weekly sales report
* Adhering to HSE regulations and standards
Requirements
* Excellent phone manner
* Experience in food service/catering and event planning/management
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent Microsoft Office experience
* Full Clean Driving License
* Ability to coordinate catering requirements with customers, chefs, and suppliers
* Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays based on customer requirements (minimal)
* Ability to work under pressure and remain organized
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