Catering Sales Manager

Specialty Restaurants; Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Catering Sales Manager, where your expertise in event planning and sales will shine. In this role, you'll be responsible for booking private events and ensuring every client enjoys a memorable experience. Collaborate with a dedicated events team, create customized packages, and maintain relationships with clients to exceed their expectations. This position offers a competitive salary, commission, and a variety of top-notch benefits, including medical insurance and a 401k plan. If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Vacation Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

401k with Employer Match

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Management Referral Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in catering sales or event planning.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Book private event functions and create 5-star experiences.
• Identify catering sales opportunities through networking.
• Coordinate with internal departments for seamless event execution.

Skills

Catering Sales

Event Planning

Sales Negotiation

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Hospitality Management Degree

Job description

The Whiskey Joe’s Team is hiring!

Whiskey Joe's is looking for a positive and experienced Catering Sales Manager (Special Event Sales) to join the family at our location in Port Richey. The Whiskey Joe’s brand is focused on creating a memorable dining experience for its guests with family fun, delicious food, and incomparable waterfront views. We challenge our management team to be innovators in hospitality by consistently delivering a 5-Star experience to our team, guests, and community.

Top-notch Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account, this benefit supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, groceries, student loans & more!
• Company dining package with allotted spending amount each month
• Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life’s unknowns
• 401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution)
• Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
• Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
• Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work-life balance
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 / hour

*Plus commission.

Summary:

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for booking private event functions from orientation to event, creating 5-star experiences for each and every client. He/she also supports the General Manager by completing tasks as directed.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and pursue catering sales opportunities through networking, outreach, and relationship-building.
• Collaborate with the events team to create customized event packages tailored to the needs and preferences of clients.
• Conduct site visits and tastings with potential clients to showcase our offerings and facilities.
• Prepare and present proposals, contracts, and pricing agreements to clients.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure all aspects of events, from planning to execution, are seamlessly executed.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the event planning process, providing exceptional customer service and support.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, bookings, and revenue forecasts.
• Consistently meet or exceed event booking goals.
• Ensure superior execution of each event from start to finish.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in catering sales, event planning, or hospitality sales.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to accommodate client schedules and events.
• Knowledge of the local market and industry trends.

Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

Qualifications Experience:

Required: 2 years Event Sales/Catering Sales