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:
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Respond to all guest inquiries within 24 hours via email and phone
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Develop new business through proactive outreach to corporate outreach, hotels, convention bureaus, offices, and catering aggregators
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Collaborate with marketing team on promotional campaigns and seasonal offerings
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Work collaboratively with Events & Catering Director to achieve quarterly sales goals
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Conduct site visits, tastings, and menu presentations for prospective clients
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Create detailed proposals, contracts, BEOs, customized menus, and floor plans
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Maintain Tripleseat system for all event documentation and BEO generation
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Coordinate catering logistics including delivery routes, equipment inventory, and vendor partnerships
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Oversee setup, breakdown, and final quality checks for on-site and off-site events
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Ensure strict compliance with all food safety and sanitation requirements
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Facilitate deposits, payments, and event reconciliation
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Conduct weekly BEO meetings with culinary and management teams
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Prepare weekly reports including outreach efforts and sales forecasting
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Train and support team members to problem-solve and achieve sales goals
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Ensure guest satisfaction through hands-on leadership and post-event follow-up
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Represent Happy Corner Hospitality at networking events, trade shows, and community engagements to drive business development.
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Available to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
Benefits:
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Paid time off
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Salary + commission
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Wages paid weekly
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Growth opportunities
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401k savings plans
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Medical, dental and vision insurance (Medical insurance 100% covered by employer, dental and vision insurance available for low cost)
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Employee discounts
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Free parking
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in hospitality events, catering, or sales management role
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Proven success in managing 3+ venues
- Hands-on experience with kitchen sheets, BEO's, menu creation, and a strong understanding of hospitality operations
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Organizational and leadership skills
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Proficient in TripleSeat, Toast, and Microsoft Office
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High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in hospitality or business administration is a plus
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Ability to reliably commute to and from events with equipment
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Fluency in English, bilingual is a plus
