Catering Sales Manager

Compass Group•San Antonio, TX

12d•$48,000 - $55,000

About The Position

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as our top priority, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests. Job Summary The Catering Sales Managers plan, organize and manage the event and sales of organizations and businesses both inside and outside the hospitality industry, with the aim of achieving sales goals outlined by the Director of Catering.

Requirements

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.
Computer proficient

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.
Manages financial targets
Maintain financial and administrative records and event files
Liaison responsibilities between Culinaire and clients
Negotiate contracts with customers
Monitor quality
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