Catering Sales Manager

We are seeking a dynamic Catering Sales Manager to develop and grow private dining events (30–300 guests), food truck sales, and catering business through lead generation and a mix of traditional and non-traditional sales techniques. The role partners with Marketing and operations teams to create proposals, enhance menus, support promotions, and ensure excellent guest experiences at events.

• Develop and enhance existing private dining events from 30 to 300 guests, food truck sales, and catering business while soliciting new business through lead generation and various traditional and non-traditional sales techniques

• Develop and champion quarterly marketing plans

• Partner with the Marketing Department to support current promotions in the community

• Work closely with the Marketing Department to enhance catering menus based on the wants and needs of our guests

• Create and prepare all event and catering proposals for the guest, ensuring all costs related to the event have been assessed accurately and communicated fully.

• Work closely and effectively with General Managers and Executive Kitchen Managers

• Presence at events to greet guests and check on their experience, or play a role in the delivery of an off-site order

• Maintain an organized and accurate database of records of all generated contact information and copies of finalized contracts and proposals.

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a hospitality industry sales role

• Ability to work with General Managers on action plans to improve sales initiatives

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Must possess knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

• Must be a self-starter and be able to attain financial results with minimum supervision

• Experience in setting up and running events is recommended

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