Catering Sales Director

The Players Club; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Players Club in Omaha, NE seeks a Catering Sales Director to lead the catering department, drive revenue, plan and forecast events, and negotiate contracts with clients and vendors.

The role focuses on soliciting new business, maintaining current clients, promoting banquet services through bridal shows and public events, and collaborating with the Executive Chef on custom menus and with the management team to ensure events run smoothly and on budget.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a Catering Sales Director.
• Solid understanding of banquet revenue generation.
• Proven track record of sales performance.
• Knowledge of social etiquette.
• Creative menu development skills.
• High energy, outgoing personality.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong technical literacy including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Solit new accounts and review catering files to generate business.
• Interact with clients to determine needs and direct staff.
• Direct and maintain the sales process.
• Respond to inquiries via phone and walk-ins.
• Conduct site visits and entertain potential clients.
• Develop, edit, and distribute banquet-related files.
• Negotiate, prepare, and write proposals and contracts.
• Coordinate with brides in the bridal market and be the face of the venue.
• Create and distribute reports for daily, monthly, and annual forecasting.
• Supervise catering staff and ensure banquet standards.

Skills

Catering Sales Director experience

Banquet revenue generation

Sales performance

Social etiquette

Menu development

High energy/outgoing

Organizational skills

Word & Excel literacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Catering Sales Director primary objective of this position is to help direct the catering department, which includes planning, budgeting, forecasting, soliciting new business, maintaining current clients, and promoting banquet and catering business for the club. Revenue maximization and the ability to control Catering expenses through effective negotiation of services and accurate forecasting are required. The Director is ultimately responsible for achieving his/her budgeted sales plan. Internal/external events may include seminars, wedding receptions, bar and bat mitzvahs, rehearsal dinners, luncheons, and golf tournament events. Member events may also include holiday parties, special events, and more.

The Catering Sales Director develops relationships with Members, individuals, and corporations who book events to maintain a catalog of repeat business while prospecting for new events. Additionally, she/he will promote the Club locally via bridal shows and other public events, which heighten awareness within the community. This position works closely with the Executive Chef when designing custom menus for clients. They must also work with the entire management team to communicate and prepare for upcoming events.

Pay: (Base + Commissions = $75,000 - $85,000) Total compensation

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Solicit new accounts and review previous Catering/Banquet files to generate business.
• Interact with clients and prospective clients to determine needs and direct staff accordingly.
• Must be able to direct and maintain the sales process.
• Respond to all inquiry phone calls/walk-ins.
• Conduct site visits/entertain potential clients.
• Assist with the development of, editing, and distribution of all banquet-related files that generate business.
• Negotiate, prepare, and write proposals and contracts.
• Works closely with Brides in the bridal market.
• Acts as the face of the business to those seeking Wedding venues.
• Brings imagination into each event.
• Create, edit, and distribute all reports needed for daily, monthly, and annual forecasting.
• Supervise and monitor the performance of Catering staff in the proper preparation of Banquet menus, memos, and files.
• Tour and inspect banquet and meeting space
• Ensure that functions are set to client-specific standards and ready to begin on time.
• Coordinate with other departments regarding client requests regarding the BEO process.
• Assure of complete billing and deposit procedures as needed on a timely basis.
• Give an overview of weekly events to staff, the General Manager, and the Food & Beverage Department.
• Prepare weekly/monthly forecasts for Sales and Catering bookings and their effect on food, beverage, and other miscellaneous revenues.
• Attend staff and other club meetings as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested by Supervisor.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Two years’ experience as a Catering Sales Director.
• Solid understanding of banquet revenue generation.
• Proven track record of sales performance.
• Knowledge of social etiquette.
• Creative menu development skills.
• High energy, outgoing personality.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong technical literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Accommodation Notice:

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources.

Physical Requirements:

This position primarily involves sedentary work, including prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The role may occasionally require standing, walking, bending, or lifting items up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About The Players Club:

Designed by PGA TOUR Legend, Arnold Palmer, The Players Club is Omaha's only 27-hole private club. As a complete facility, The Players Club has quickly become Omaha's premier destination as it offers its members and guests a wealth of amenities including a 27-hole championship golf course, practice facility, and PGA instruction, a jr. Olympic pool, children's pool completes with zero-depth entry & water play features, fitness center, and full-service dining facilities.