Corporate Catering Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a dedicated Corporate Catering Specialist to manage and grow our business catering services in the Sandton financial district and surrounding corporate hubs.

This hybrid role focuses on understanding corporate client needs, designing tailored menus and service packages for meetings, conferences and events, and acting as the primary contact to foster strong relationships and drive repeat business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, account management, or event coordination in corporate catering or hospitality.
• Strong understanding of corporate event needs and business client demands.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop creative and practical catering solutions.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and MS Office Suite.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to exceeding client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand corporate catering business.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients and understand their catering needs.
• Design customized menus and service packages for meetings and events.
• Coordinate with kitchen and delivery teams to ensure timely execution of orders.
• Manage client feedback and resolve issues to ensure satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling catering services to existing clients.

Skills

Sales

Account management

Event coordination

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Corporate Catering Specialist to manage and grow their business catering services in the bustling Sandton financial district and surrounding corporate hubs. This role focuses on understanding the unique needs of corporate clients, designing tailored catering solutions for meetings, conferences, and events, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. You will act as the primary point of contact for corporate accounts, fostering strong relationships and driving repeat business. This hybrid role requires proactive client engagement, coordination with internal teams, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable catering solutions that meet the demands of the corporate world.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand corporate catering business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, understanding their specific catering requirements.
• Design customized menus and service packages for a variety of corporate events, from daily office lunches to large-scale functions.
• Coordinate seamlessly with kitchen and delivery teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of orders.
• Manage client feedback and resolve any issues promptly to ensure satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling catering services to existing clients.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, account management, or event coordination, specifically within corporate catering or hospitality.
• Strong understanding of corporate event needs and the demands of business clients.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop creative and practical catering solutions.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and MS Office Suite.
• A professional demeanor and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and attractive commission structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work with prestigious corporate clients in a prime location.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Be part of an innovative and client-focused catering team.