Catering & Events Director

Tso Chinese; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food and beverage sector is seeking a Catering Director to lead their catering and event sales. This full-time, on-site role in Austin offers a unique opportunity to manage vendor relationships and develop sales strategies in a technology-driven environment. The company prides itself on fresh, made-to-order meals and a commitment to fair wages for its staff. Ideal candidates will bring extensive catering management experience and a proven sales record, along with strong organizational and negotiation skills. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will directly impact customer satisfaction and business growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 5+ years of catering management experience required.
• Must have a book of clients with at least $1M in potential revenue.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering vendors and clients to ensure quality service.
• Develop and implement catering sales strategies effectively.

Skills

Catering management

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Company Description

Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery is an Austin-based modern take on the traditional Chinese restaurant and food delivery industry. We operate as a technology-driven, handling all customer orders through a custom e-commerce platform that connects seamlessly with our kitchen and delivery systems. We prioritize fresh food, prepared from scratch upon order, and uniquely, we do not accept tips—our staff receive living wages. Tso's bespoke software platform supports scalable, multi-location operations and adjusts to changing menus effortlessly.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Austin, TX, for a Catering Director. The Catering Director will oversee catering and event sales, direct and third party client and vendor relationships. The large majority of catering events are drop-off service. We do not offer full service catering.

Responsibilities

• Managing the catering vendors and clients
• Developing and implementing catering sales strategies
• Ensuring the logistics of catering events
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
• Negotiating contracts
• Coordinating with clients to meet their event needs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 Years Catering management experience
• Must have an existing book of clients of at least $1M in potential annual revenue
• Proven Sales skills
• Excellent organizational and negotiation skills
• Ability to work on-site in Austin, TX
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field preferred
• Experience in technology-driven hospitality environments is a plus
• Flexible Schedule which may include occasional weekend events

Compensation

• Base Salary + Commission + Bonus
• Commission: TBD - Percentage of sales above a minimum threshold
• Bonus: TBD - For meeting stretch goals
• Health + Dental + Vision: 100% Covered by Tso
• PTO + Holidays
• Hybrid Office + Work From Home Model

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food & Beverages