Catering Sales Assistant

Farmers Restaurant Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Dining credit

Parental leave

Short‑term disability

Masssage therapy

Gym & yoga membership

Mental health therapy

Training and career growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Farmers Restaurant Group seeks a Catering Sales Assistant to support the Catering and Events Sales Team in guiding events from inquiry to post‑event follow‑up. The role emphasizes communication, accuracy, and service to reflect brand standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers competitive pay and benefits, including health, dental, and vision plans, PTO, dining credits, and growth opportunities within our events team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite and Canva.
• Passion for hospitality and entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries with detailed information gathering and ensure timely follow-up.
• Handle and process drop-off catering orders, including follow-up and billing.
• Prepare for production meetings to ensure timely, complete, and accurate information is communicated to each department manager in advance.
• Create menu cards and other event-related materials.
• Source specialty items for events.
• Proposal drafting, menu creation, and event designing with routine revisions of outstanding proposals and follow-up with clients.
• Assist with billing and post-event follow-up with clients and vendors.
• Attend events and provide on-site support.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Hospitality mindset

Education

College degree or hospitality experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Career Opportunities with Farmers Restaurant Group

Our Catering Sales Assistant is an organized, detail‑oriented hospitality professional who plays a critical role in supporting our Catering and Events Sales Team. This role serves as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, helping to guide events from initial inquiry through post‑event follow‑up. With a strong focus on communication, accuracy, and service, the Catering Sales Assistant helps ensure every event is thoughtfully planned, flawlessly executed, and reflective of our brand standards. This position requires a proactive mindset, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced collaborative environment. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in event design, offering hands‑on exposure and development toward an Event Designer position.

Pay Range: $55k - $65k

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance plans available for as low as $150 per month after 30 days of employment
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid time off
• $300 dining credit per month for Farmers Restaurant Group
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Voluntary benefits: short‑term disability and accident insurance
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym & yoga membership
• Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in‑person
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program

WHAT OUR CATERING SALES ASSISTANT DOES:

• Respond to inquiries with detailed information gathering and ensure timely follow‑up
• Handle and process drop‑off catering orders, including follow‑up and billing
• Prepare for production meetings to ensure timely, complete, and accurate information is communicated to each department manager in advance
• Create menu cards and other event‑related materials
• Source specialty items for events
• Proposal drafting, menu creation, and event designing with routine revisions of outstanding proposals and follow‑up with clients
• Assist with billing and post‑event follow‑up with clients, outside vendors, and captains
• Assist with marketing efforts to develop prospective client lists and participate in proactive outreach
• Assist in managing deposits and A/R collections
• Attend events and provide on‑site support
• Customer service, post‑event follow‑up phone calls, thank you notes
• Maintain CRM module, ensuring follow‑up and that information is accurate
• Performs all other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A CATERING SALES ASSISTANT:

• College degree, or relevant hospitality/catering experience
• 1–3+ years of experience in the hospitality industry
• Strong understanding of catering operations and logistics
• Passion for hospitality, entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong communication, organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Technical proficiency – Microsoft Office suite, Canva, familiar with learning and onboarding to new software