Catering Sales & Events Manager

Compass Group USA Inc•San Jose, CA

56d•$76,240 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for a Catering Sales & Events Manager position. Location: San Jose CA. Schedule: Monday - Friday (with some weekends and PM shifts) Pay Range: $76,240.00 - $78,000.00 annually We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1472366. Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today! Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We're hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We've led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/ Job Summary: To support our growth we're looking for a Catering Sales Manager to join our awesome team! The Catering Sales Manager drives excellence and personalized experiences of catering events. You will operate in accordance with strategic objectives and selective selling guidelines, in place, to meet and exceed internal group revenue components.. As the Catering Sales Manager, you will focus on innovative hospitality and creating the catering experiences for the Food program in order to support operational excellence. Alongside the Catering General Manager, you will leverage their strong communication, hospitality and operational skills to partner with key internal and external stakeholders to promote standards, Food expectations and enhance user (partner) experience. Bon Appetit has a culture of workplace health and safety that you will champion everyday! As the Catering Sales Manager, you will set the example of responsible practices and ensure the well-being of the employees, operation and yourself. The Google Food program's vision is to inspire and enable the world to make food choices and use food experiences to develop more sustainable lifestyles and communities. Apply now and become a part of our philosophy!

Requirements

Ability to drive and enhance a culture of Food and Workplace Safety
Minimum 2 years experience in catering sales, sales for Convention Services, Banquet, and Hotel Sales
College degree or equivalent experience required
Software knowledge in Catertrax, G-Suite and Excel highly preferred
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
General culinary knowledge of basic kitchen practices, protocols and procedures
Proven ability to maximize budget, enhance user experience and creativity across all channels in alignment with business strategy
Ability to effectively communicate, motivate and interact with all levels within the organization
ServSafe Certification

Nice To Haves

Marketing and events experience a plus
Managing in a Union Environment is a plus

Responsibilities

Confirm Banquet Event Orders (BEO's) and send invoices for review
Meet with clients to discuss budget, event theme and experience
Support and participate in Catering Showcases, meet and greet and client relationship building initiatives
Establish, grow and maintain a synergistic relationship with the Catering Sales and Catering Events teams, Cooperatively establishing and communicating strategy to teams leading to first class execution of event experiences.
Monitor all ticket changes through Catertrax and communicate to the appropriate team.

Benefits

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)