SENIOR CATERING SALES MANAGER - UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

Compass Group•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. Job SummaryJoin Chartwells as the Senior Catering Sales Manager for a flagship university account servicing the University of Chicago community. This role will lead catering sales and ensure the proper administration of events. This is a full-time role responsible for driving catering sales, building client relationships, and managing events from initial inquiry through execution. The schedule is flexible and based on event needs, which may include evenings or weekends, while maintaining a standard full-time workload. This role works closely with culinary, operations, and service teams to ensure seamless event delivery, exceptional guest experiences, and achievement of revenue goals. We offer commuter assistance, cell phone reimbursement, long-term growth with a stable market leader, and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes the best in class health, vision, dental plans along with 401K matching, short and long term disability, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs including wellness and legal support. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays.

Requirements

Proven track record for meeting sales goals
Strong knowledge of current food, industry trends and fine dining points of service
A minimum of three experience in hospitality industry including two years of experience in catering sales
Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
Strong ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction
Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs
Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills
Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detail
Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Proactive mindset and able to remain calm under pressure to anticipate and support changes in our business
Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
Exceptional client relations and customer service abilities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
Creates catering activities, books, plans and directed functions
Creates reports of operating statements and operational budgets, and reviews the collection of receivables
Prepares and monitors budgets including financial targets and forecasts
Maintains local client database and builds and maintains relationship with new vendors
Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP
Performs related duties and special projects as assigned