Catering Sales Manager

Link Restaurant Group•New Orleans, LA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Link Restaurant Group was founded by James Beard Award winning executive Chef Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski, with the goal to support the continuous growth of their family of restaurants in New Orleans. Currently that includes Herbsaint, Cochon, Cochon Butcher, Peche Seafood Grill, Gianna, La Boulangerie and Calcasieu Private Dining. Growing up in south Louisiana taught Chef Link about the importance of traditions and the region's unique flavors, which helped define their guiding philosophy to produce honest, simple food. Catering Sales Manager The Catering Sales Manager is responsible with the day-to-day operations including answering telephones, effectively communicating with customers and staff, and data entry. The Catering Sales Manager will oversee all Feed Me Reservations as well as all events booked in Calcasieu. The position will perform other tasks relating to catering sales as outlined below.

Requirements

Able to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by phone and email
Prior sales experience preferred
Skilled in Microsoft Office Word, Publisher, Excel, Google Email & Docs
Ability to learn Toast POS System and Tripleseat System
Presents self in a highly professional manner
Ability to maintain a positive attitude
Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, managers, customers, and client representatives
Attention to detail
Ability to work well under pressure
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work well alone and in a team
High school diploma and 6+ months of administrative job or internship experience required, preferably in a hospitality environment OR 2- or 4-year degree in hospitality or related field, with relevant job or internship experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Prior sales experience preferred
relevant job or internship experience preferred

Responsibilities

Communicates with clients by phone and email in a clear and professional manner
Tracks all event and catering deposits, handling client payment information securely and responsibly
Coordinates with vendors to place special need orders
Maintains physical and electronic files related to events and catering
Qualifies incoming leads received via phone and email. Responds directly to leads that are not a fit for Calcasieu, and enters viable leads into Triple Seat for response
Schedules and conducts site tours with client
Sends clients� menu date reminders, final guest count reminders, deposit and final bill receipts.
Follow up with the client on holds.
Provides administrative support for weekly BEO meetings by proof-reading event orders, printing out meeting packets, making edits as directed by management team, distributing finalized BEO�s via email, and notifying culinary and operations teams of any last-minute changes to BEO in writing
Performs other administrative tasks as directed by the General Manager.
In addition to booking events that call in, the Catering Sales Manager must generate revenue through inside and outside sales with existing industry contacts and contacts made with party and convention planners, wedding planners, DMCs etc.
The Sales Manager coordinates menus, wine and alcohol selections, as well as any special arrangements and communicates them to the Events Team to ensure that each event goes as planned.
Review market analyses and meet with clients to discuss their current and future needs, while driving and increasing sales
Analyze sales statistics to determine sales potential and inventory requirements.
Develop and implement new sales campaigns, initiatives, strategies, and programs to attract new and retain current clients
Supports General Manager as needed