CATERING SALES ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)
About The Position
Responsible for clerical functions and administrative support of food service programs. This role involves managing the full catering sales cycle from initial client inquiry through event execution, ensuring seamless service delivery. The assistant will generate new business, consult with clients on event planning, prepare proposals and contracts, and collaborate with culinary and operations teams. Maintaining strong client relationships, handling scheduling and CRM tracking, negotiating pricing, and conducting site tours are also key aspects of the position. The role requires excellent customer service skills, proficiency in Microsoft applications, and the ability to multitask effectively.
Requirements
- excellent customer service skills
- proficiency in Microsoft applications
- ability to multitask effectively
Responsibilities
- Answer telephones and direct inquiries in a professional and client centric manner.
- Maintain confidential personnel files.
- Assist management staff in preparing confidential employment and labor relations documents, including but not limited to proposed disciplinary notices.
- Assist with staffing, including finding staff when employees call out on short notice.
- Work effectively and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, school personnel, administrators, student's parents and Supervisor.
- Complete and maintain accurate and up to date records of students eligible for free and reduced priced lunches if applicable.
- Enter weekly cash sales and meal counts using computer.
- Perform daily bank deposit reconciliation.
- Process vendor invoices for payment - using computer, making sure addition is correct and checking item prices against bid specifications, making sure there is no discrepancy in pricing.
- Perform monthly vendor statement reconciliation.
- Prepare monthly state claim form for reimbursement.
- Assist in preparation of end of month financial reports.
- Attend in-service and/or safety meetings as required.
- Maintain clean and safe work environment; ability to perform job safely.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Managed the full catering sales cycle from initial client inquiry through event execution, ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Generated new business through inbound leads, networking, and outreach, contributing to revenue growth.
- Consulted with clients to plan events, including menu selection, budgeting, and logistics coordination.
- Prepared proposals, contracts, and presentations to secure bookings.
- Collaborated with culinary and operations teams to execute events successfully.
- Maintained strong client relationships, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Handled scheduling, CRM tracking, and sales forecasting.
- Negotiated pricing and service agreements while maintaining profitability.
- Conducted site tours and tastings to convert prospects into confirmed clients.
- Resolved client concerns quickly to maintain satisfaction and service excellence.
Benefits
- Opportunities for Training and Development
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
