About the role
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