Strategic Catering Sales Manager

Compass Group USA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; 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, seeks a Catering Sales Manager to organize and manage event and sales activities for organizations and businesses across hospitality and related sectors. You will plan menus with Executive Chef, coordinate with multiple departments, and drive sales goals set by the Director of Catering.

This role requires at least 3 years in quality establishments, strong customer service, flexible weekends, and a polished presentation.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years previous experience in a quality establishment.
• Proven ability to interact well with multiple departments.
• Must be committed to customer service.
• Must be available as needed (flexible work schedule to include working Saturday and Sundays as required).
• Must be pleasant, outgoing and attentive.
• Must present a neat, well-groomed appearance.
• Must speak, read, write and understand fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Organize and distributes Banquet event orders.
• Plan menus in consultation with Executive Chef, Sous Chef.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are strictly observed.
• Responsible for production of invoice, mailing invoices, maintaining invoice files and transferring the information to accounting.
• Distributes Banquet Event Orders. Informs chef and other appropriate personnel as to last minute changes or additions.
• Prepares and distributes Guarantee Sheets and Function Sheets.
• Sets up and maintains department files.
• Maintain financial and administrative records and event files
• Liaison responsibilities between Culinaire and clients
• Negotiate contracts with customers
• Assist in the Planning of new promotions and initiatives for Catering and retail outlets
• Participates actively in raising service and presentation levels in all departments.
• Troubleshooting as required and perform all duties as set forth by General Manager

Skills

Fluent English

Customer service

Interdepartmental collaboration

Computer proficiency

Flexible schedule

Job description

Culinaire, a member of Compass Group USA, seeks a Catering Sales Manager to organize and manage event and sales activities for organizations and businesses across hospitality and related sectors. You will plan menus with Executive Chef, coordinate with multiple departments, and drive sales goals set by the Director of Catering.

This role requires at least 3 years in quality establishments, strong customer service, flexible weekends, and a polished presentation.