Catering Manager

Socket.dev; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Catering Sales Manager in Texas to drive revenue through the sale of catering services for meetings, social events, weddings, and corporate functions. You will serve as the primary liaison between clients and hotel departments, ensuring flawless execution from inquiry to completion.

The role requires a blend of sales expertise and event planning finesse, with collaboration across culinary, banquet, and operations teams to maximize profitability and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; or two years related hotel/resort sales experience.
• Strong ability to develop proposals and close contracts.
• Experience coordinating with culinary, banquet and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to attract catering business from corporate, social, and community segments.
• Respond to inquiries, conduct site tours, and create customized proposals that align with client needs and hotel capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and event details to optimize revenue and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with culinary, banquet, and operations teams to ensure seamless event execution.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client communications, and event logistics.
• Build and nurture relationships with local businesses, event planners, and community organizations.
• Monitor market trends and competitor offerings to identify new opportunities and stay ahead of industry developments.

Skills

Sales strategy

Client communications

Negotiation

Event coordination

Relationship building

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Job description

Job Title: Catering Sales Manager

Department: Sales

Supervisor: Director of Sales

Summary

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for generating revenue through the sale of catering services for meetings, social events, weddings, and corporate functions. This role combines sales expertise with event planning finesse to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maximizing profitability. The manager serves as the primary liaison between clients and hotel departments, ensuring flawless execution from initial inquiry to event completion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and execute sales strategies to attract catering business from corporate, social, and community segments.
• Respond to inquiries, conduct site tours, and create customized proposals that align with client needs and hotel capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and event details to optimize revenue and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with culinary, banquet, and operations teams to ensure seamless event execution.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client communications, and event logistics.
• Build and nurture relationships with local businesses, event planners, and community organizations.
• Monitor market trends and competitor offerings to identify new opportunities and stay ahead of industry developments.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred; or two years related experience and/or training in a hotel / resort sales environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.