Catering Sales & Event Associate

Wild Thyme; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Family meal

Ongoing education

Fun company events

Job summary

The Wild Thyme Company in San Diego, CA is seeking a Catering Sales Associate to lead and manage catering sales efforts across multiple markets. The successful candidate will collaborate with culinary and operations teams.

This position calls for an organized, outgoing individual passionate about food and hospitality. Offering a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $110,000, this full-time role also includes health insurance and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of catering sales, hospitality sales, or event planning experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of budgets, pricing, and sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Convert incoming leads into confirmed catering sales.
• Develop new business opportunities and client relationships.
• Partner closely with chefs to create trend-forward menus.
• Prepare timelines and event logistics documentation.

Skills

Catering sales experience

Hospitality sales

Event planning

Menu development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Wild Thyme Company, San Diego, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1142

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

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Job Posting Title CATERING SALES & EVENT ASSOCIATE

Job Description

Catering Sales Associate
The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego, CA
Full-time

At The Wild Thyme Company, we handcraft delicious, local, and seasonal cuisine without global boundaries. With an innovative approach to catering and events, we continue to raise the bar for off-premise catering in San Diego. We are a collaborative, creative, and fast-paced team committed to building exceptional experiences for our clients.

We lead with our High 5 Values:

• Respect — Treat yourself, others, and everything around you with honor and value
• Don’t Half-Ass It — Show up prepared and committed to excellence
• Huddle — Participate, communicate, and collaborate openly
• Crave — Bring passion for food, hospitality, and growth
• Good Vibes — Be a positive force on the team

We are seeking a Catering Sales Associate who is passionate about hospitality, food, and client relationships. This role focuses on converting leads into sales, developing menus with clients, and partnering closely with our Culinary and Operations teams to ensure every event detail is clearly documented and set up for success.

Responsibilities

• Convert incoming leads into confirmed catering sales across wedding, corporate, and social markets
• Create and execute an annual sales plan with clear monthly deliverables
• Develop new business opportunities and strategic client relationships
• Participate in marketing meetings and collaborate on sales initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, venues, and planners
• Conduct client meetings, tastings, and site visits
• Write menus and proposals tailored to client vision and budget
• Partner closely with chefs to create thoughtful, trend-forward menus
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure all event details, logistics, and documentation are complete and accurate
• Prepare timelines, floor plans, and event logistics documentation
• Maintain accurate client and event records in catering software
• Monitor event costing to support profitability goals
• Partner with Accounting on billing and receivables
• Provide excellent client communication before and after events

Who Succeeds in This Role

This role is a great fit for someone who is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Outgoing and energized by building client relationships
• A foodie who loves hospitality and events
• Comfortable balancing creativity with structure
• Responsive and committed to quick, thoughtful follow-up
• Motivated by sales goals and accountability
• Able to manage multiple conversations, timelines, and events simultaneously
• A collaborative team player who communicates clearly with Culinary and Operations teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years of catering sales, hospitality sales, or event planning experience
• A genuine love of food and menu development
• Experience writing menus and proposals
• Ability to collaborate with chefs and culinary teams
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude
• Understanding of budgets, pricing, and sales goals
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

Compensation

$65,000 – $110,000 per year
Compensation is structured as hourly pay plus commission.

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Family meal
• Ongoing education and professional development
• Fun company events and team celebrations

Schedule

Full-time
Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends