Director of Catering Sales

Director of Catering Sales

Salary: $65,000 to $70,000 Commission

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a 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.

Working as the Director of Catering Sales you will effectively produce and generate new business for catering and events and help coordinate and oversee client satisfaction during the events.

• Hires, trains and develops managers, and is actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures
• Creates reports of operating statements and operational budgets, and reviews the collection of receivables
• Catering activities, books, plans & directed functions
• Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
• Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP
• Maintains local clients database and builds and maintains relationship with vendors
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
• Prepares and monitors budgets; financial targets and forecasts

• Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Proven track record for meeting sales goals and revenue generation
• Strong knowledge of current food, industry trends and fine dining points of service
• A minimum of five to eight years of experience in hospitality industry including three years' experience in catering sales
• Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
• Ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction
• Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean-up is also essential
• Knowledge of A/V equipment with the ability to set up and break down for events
• 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 Power Point
• 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

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.