Senior Catering Sales Manager
As a Senior Catering Sales Manager, you'll be at the forefront of creating unforgettable experiences. This role combines sales expertise, hospitality finesse, and leadership in one of our most dynamic catering environments. You'll build strong client relationships, craft tailored event proposals, and oversee the flawless execution of high-profile events.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive catering sales growth by cultivating new business and nurturing existing relationships.
- Partner with clients to design custom menus, event layouts, and memorable guest experiences.
- Oversee seamless coordination between culinary, operations, and service teams from proposal to execution.
- Lead and inspire a core team of 4 full-time staff, while managing and scheduling up to 20 on-call team members during large-scale events.
- Ensure budgets, contracts, and service standards align with the highest levels of hospitality.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of proven success in catering / event sales within luxury, fine dining, or high-volume environments.Strong background in client development, event planning, and contract negotiation.Exceptional communication skills with a polished, professional presence.Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate teams and deliver excellence under pressure.Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA.
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance / ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site / state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid Parental LeavePersonal LeaveApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.