Catering Sales Director - Lead Events (3% Commission)

Compass Group USA; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Director of Catering Sales to drive new business for catering and events and oversee client satisfaction during events. The role focuses on leading managers, planning budgets, and delivering exceptional service across hospitality environments.

Applicants should have 5–8 years in hospitality, including catering sales, with strong leadership, menu proposal experience, and proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven track record for meeting sales goals and revenue generation.
• Strong knowledge of current food industry trends and fine dining.
• 5–8 years of hospitality experience including 3 years in catering sales.
• Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills.
• Ability to assess client requirements and deliver client satisfaction.
• Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs.
• Agree to supervise food preparation, service and cleanup.
• Knowledge of A/V equipment for events.
• Superior communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills; adaptable to change.
• Attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Proactive and calm under pressure.
• Conformity to high standards of integrity and ethics.
• Excellent client relations and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains and develops managers and participates in service technique development.
• Creates reports of operating statements and budgets, and reviews receivables.
• Plans and directs catering activities, events, and functions.
• Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders.
• Ensures HACCP safety and sanitation compliance.
• Maintains local client database and vendor relationships.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Prepares and monitors budgets and financial targets.

Skills

Sales leadership

Catering sales

Client relationships

Budgeting

Event coordination

A/V setup

Proposals & menus

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Director of Catering Sales to drive new business for catering and events and oversee client satisfaction during events. The role focuses on leading managers, planning budgets, and delivering exceptional service across hospitality environments.

Applicants should have 5–8 years in hospitality, including catering sales, with strong leadership, menu proposal experience, and proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.