Catering Sales Assistant — Events & Client Experience

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

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.