CATERING SALES & EVENT MANAGER

The Wild Thyme Company•San Diego, CA

3h•$65,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At The Wild Thyme Company, we handcraft delicious, local, and seasonal cuisine without global boundaries. With an innovative approach to catering and events, we continue to raise the bar for off-premise catering in San Diego. We are a collaborative, creative, and fast-paced team committed to building exceptional experiences for our clients. We lead with our High 5 Values: Respect — Treat yourself, others, and everything around you with honor and value Don’t Half-Ass It — Show up prepared and committed to excellence Huddle — Participate, communicate, and collaborate openly Crave — Bring passion for food, hospitality, and growth Good Vibes — Be a positive force on the team We are seeking a Catering Sales Manager who is passionate about hospitality, food, and client relationships. This role focuses on converting leads into sales, developing menus with clients, and partnering closely with our Culinary and Operations teams to ensure every event detail is clearly documented and set up for success.

Requirements

5+ years of catering sales, hospitality sales, or event planning experience
A genuine love of food and menu development
Experience writing menus and proposals
Ability to collaborate with chefs and culinary teams
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude
Understanding of budgets, pricing, and sales goals
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Convert incoming leads into confirmed catering sales across wedding, corporate, and social markets
Create and execute an annual sales plan with clear monthly deliverables
Develop new business opportunities and strategic client relationships
Participate in marketing meetings and collaborate on sales initiatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, venues, and planners
Conduct client meetings, tastings, and site visits
Write menus and proposals tailored to client vision and budget
Partner closely with chefs to create thoughtful, trend-forward menus
Collaborate with Operations to ensure all event details, logistics, and documentation are complete and accurate
Prepare timelines, floor plans, and event logistics documentation
Maintain accurate client and event records in catering software
Monitor event costing to support profitability goals
Partner with Accounting on billing and receivables
Provide excellent client communication before and after events