Catering Sales Lead for Premier Events

Compass Group USA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Culinaire, a member of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Catering Sales Manager in Dallas to coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events. You will manage menu development, costing, and related marketing functions for the catering department.

You will implement labor and food cost controls, oversee event setup and teardown, and build strong client relationships while ensuring satisfaction and high service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven track record for meeting sales goals.
• Strong knowledge of current food, industry trends and fine dining points of service.
• A minimum of two years of experience in hospitality industry including one year experience in catering sales.
• Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills.
• Ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction.
• Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs.
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean-up is also essential.
• Knowledge of A/V equipment with the ability to set up and break down for events.
• Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detail.
• Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proactive mindset and able to remain calm under pressure to anticipate and support changes in our business.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.
• Exceptional client relations and customer service abilities

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events.
• Develop menu proposals in consultation with chefs and oversee costing.
• Implement labor and food cost controls for events.
• Coordinate preparation, transportation, setup, operation and cleanup of events.
• Create catering activities, contracts, and banquet event orders.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and financial targets.
• Maintain local clients database and vendor relationships.
• Ensure HACCP safety and sanitation compliance.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Sales

Catering sales

Leadership

Client relations

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Culinaire, a member of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Catering Sales Manager in Dallas to coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events. You will manage menu development, costing, and related marketing functions for the catering department.

You will implement labor and food cost controls, oversee event setup and teardown, and build strong client relationships while ensuring satisfaction and high service standards.