Owner of The Genuine Hospitality Group and a James Beard Award Winning Chef, Michael Schwartz is the face of the South Florida Restaurant Industry and a nationally recognized celebrity chef. Since his flagship, Michael’s Genuine® Food & Drink, first opened in Miami’s Design District in 2007, locals and tourists alike have come to embrace and crave its refreshing combination of laid-back, bistro atmosphere and straightforward food emphasizing fresh, local ingredients.

Honored with the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: South in 2010, Schwartz is recognized by his peers and the diners that flock to his restaurants for his commitment to community and responsible, seasonal food sourcing. According to the chef, the secret to good food is... good food. Menus change daily because they start with what’s in season and arriving on the doorstep from nearby farmers, fishermen, and ranchers. From there, it’s about letting the ingredients speak for themselves when they hit the table, from house-cured heritage meats and homemade seasonal fruit jams to wood-fired whole local fish and colorful salads.

Aim of Position

• Responsible for further development of food & beverage catering sales from current and potential / new clients of The Genuine Hospitality Group.

Main Responsibilities

• To maintain and grow food & beverage sales from The Genuine Hospitality Group existing and potential / new client base.

• To develop an effective sales strategy to attract new & additional catering sales.

• To create and prepare banqueting proposals for potential customers, ensuring that all likely additional costs relating to the event have been assessed accurately and communicated.

• Meet and exceed all agreed sales targets set by the Director of Special Events and Director of Restaurant Operations.

• Maintain and accurately keep updated, customer records.

• Efficiently respond to all customer enquires in a polite and timely manner.

• Work closely and effectively with The Genuine Hospitality Group team, in order to ensure that all catering contracts are delivered to the highest standards.

• Create and prepare accurate catering proposals for potential customers, ensuring that the catering offer matches the profile of the event in terms of product selection and budget.

• Provide weekly and monthly sales activity reports.

• Develop and deliver sales presentations to potential customers.

• Produce clear and accurate Event Catering Schedules within set deadlines.

• Adopt a clear and strategic approach to catering sales by selling a catering offer that drives up spend per head, while keeping operational costs to a minimum.

• Organize and attend client meetings both internally and externally.

• The duties of this post may require some evening, weekend, or holiday work.

General Responsibilities

• Promote The Genuine Hospitality Group in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• Appropriate attire depending on duties performed.

• Display a flexible ‘can do’ approach which will contribute to the success of The Genuine Hospitality Group.

• Operate in accordance with The Genuine Hospitality Group’s policies and procedures.

• Undertake any training necessary to meet the requirements of the position.

• Adopt a flexible approach to working hours as required by the business

• Undertake any other duties, relevant to your skills, which may from time to time be deemed necessary.

• Take personal responsibility for own actions.

• Open to new ideas, understand the need for change and be willing to adapt.

• Be aware of issues of equality and diversity, understand and be sensitive to cultural differences.

• Take all possible steps to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.