Events & Catering Manager

Description

Happy Corner Hospitality Group, home to Motek, Yalla, and Sesame Bakery, is a Mediterranean restaurant collective. As a family-owned business committed to enriching Miami's and New York’s food culture, we deliver genuine, thoughtful, and delectable Mediterranean dishes with a focus on freshness and quality ingredients. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations.  

*This position receives salary + commission*

Position Summary  

The Events & Catering Manager will be responsible for sales generation and event execution for both on-premises and offsite events in South Florida locations across our Motek, Sesame Bakery, and Yalla brands. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves connecting with clients, and excels at managing logistics that make events seamless and memorable.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to all guest inquiries within 24 hours via email and phone 
• Develop new business through proactive outreach to corporate outreach, hotels, convention bureaus, offices, and catering aggregators 
• Collaborate with marketing team on promotional campaigns and seasonal offerings 
• Work collaboratively with Events & Catering Director to achieve quarterly sales goals 
• Conduct site visits, tastings, and menu presentations for prospective clients 
• Create detailed proposals, contracts, BEOs, customized menus, and floor plans 
• Maintain Tripleseat system for all event documentation and BEO generation 
• Coordinate catering logistics including delivery routes, equipment inventory, and vendor partnerships 
• Oversee setup, breakdown, and final quality checks for on-site and off-site events 
• Ensure strict compliance with all food safety and sanitation requirements 
• Facilitate deposits, payments, and event reconciliation 
• Conduct weekly BEO meetings with culinary and management teams 
• Prepare weekly reports including outreach efforts and sales forecasting 
• Train and support team members to problem-solve and achieve sales goals 
• Ensure guest satisfaction through hands-on leadership and post-event follow-up 
• Represent Happy Corner Hospitality at networking events, trade shows, and community engagements to drive business development. 
• Available to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed   

Benefits: 

• Paid time off
• Salary + commission
• Wages paid weekly
• Growth opportunities
• 401k savings plans
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (Medical insurance 100% covered by employer, dental and vision insurance available for low cost)
• Employee discounts
• Free parking

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in hospitality events, catering, or sales management role 
• Proven success in managing 3+ venues  
• Hands-on experience with kitchen sheets, BEO's, menu creation, and a strong understanding of hospitality operations 
• Organizational and leadership skills 
• Proficient in TripleSeat, Toast, and Microsoft Office 
• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in hospitality or business administration is a plus 
• Ability to reliably commute to and from events with equipment 
• Fluency in English, bilingual is a plus