Director of Catering Sales

Compass Group; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Culinaire, part of Compass Group, seeks a Director of Catering Sales to oversee catering events at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. This role involves menu development, event coordination, and managing client relationships while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong hospitality background and proven sales success.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance & AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Shopping & Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft & Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance & FSA

Paid Parental & Personal Leave

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hospitality industry experience, including 3 years in catering sales.
• Strong knowledge of current food industry trends and fine dining service points.
• Ability to assess client requirements and ensure satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all internal and external catering events.
• Manage catering activities, including booking, planning, and directing functions.
• Prepare reports on operating statements and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Client Relations

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Culinaire

Position Title: Director of Catering Sales

Reports To: Director of Dining Services

Salary: $60,000 to $70,000

Other Compensation: Commission

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a diverse portfolio of national accounts, including art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. Our commitment is to our associates' career development, safety, and success, alongside delivering sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests.

www.culinaireintl.com

Job Summary

As the Director of Catering Sales at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, you will oversee all internal and external catering events. Your responsibilities include menu development, costing, marketing, labor and food cost control, event preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup. You will also handle Event Coordination and Sales Financials.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Hire, train, and develop managers; enhance service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures.
2. Prepare reports on operating statements and budgets; oversee receivables collection.
3. Manage catering activities, including booking, planning, and directing functions.
4. Create proposals, contracts, and banquet event orders.
5. Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation procedures per HACCP standards.
6. Maintain local client database; build and sustain vendor relationships.
7. Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
8. Prepare and monitor budgets, financial targets, and forecasts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven success in meeting sales goals.
• Strong knowledge of current food industry trends and fine dining service points.
• 5-8 years of hospitality industry experience, including 3 years in catering sales.
• Supervisory, scheduling, training, and coaching skills.
• Ability to assess client requirements and ensure satisfaction.
• Capability to write menu proposals with chefs.
• Supervision of food prep, service, and cleanup.
• Knowledge of A/V equipment setup and breakdown.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategizing skills.
• Leadership and organizational skills; adaptability; attention to detail.
• Advanced computer skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proactive, calm under pressure, and capable of supporting business changes.
• High standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
• Exceptional client relations and customer service skills.

Apply to Culinaire today!

Culinaire is part of Compass Group USA.

Learn more about the Compass story

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of all applicants and associates regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations. This job post is not exhaustive; responsibilities and requirements may change based on business needs. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.

Applications are accepted continuously. Culinaire maintains a drug-free workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance & AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Shopping & Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft & Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance & FSA
• Paid Parental & Personal Leave