Catering Sales & Events Manager at Compass Group

San Jose, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

78000.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Catering Sales, Events Management, Revenue Generation, Hospitality, Communication, Operational Skills, Stakeholder Management, Food Safety, Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), Invoicing, Client Relationship Building, Catertrax, Marketing, Events Experience, Budget Management, Culinary Knowledge

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

We are hiring immediately for a Catering Sales & Events Manager position. Location: San Jose Ca. Schedule: Monday - Friday: Primarily Day Shift with Some Nights & Weekends Pay Range: $76,240.00 - $78,000.00 annually We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1509814. The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today! Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/ Job Summary: To support our growth we’re looking for a Catering Sales and Events Manager to join our awesome team! The Catering Sales and Events Manager drives excellence and personalized experiences of catering events. You will operate in accordance with strategic objectives and selective selling guidelines, in place, to meet and exceed internal group revenue components. As the Catering Sales and Events Manager, you will focus on innovative hospitality and creating the catering experiences for the Food program in order to support operational excellence. Alongside the Catering General Manager, you will leverage their strong communication, hospitality and operational skills to partner with key internal and external stakeholders to promote standards, Food expectations and enhance user (partner) experience. Bon Appetit has a culture of workplace health and safety that you will champion everyday! As the Catering Sales Manager, you will set the example of responsible practices and ensure the well-being of the employees, operation and yourself. The Google Food program’s vision is to inspire and enable the world to make food choices and use food experiences to develop more sustainable lifestyles and communities. Apply now and become a part of our philosophy! Key Responsibilities: Confirm Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s) and send invoices for review Meet with clients to discuss budget, event theme and experience Support and participate in Catering Showcases, meet and greet and client relationship building initiatives Establish, grow and maintain a synergistic relationship with the Catering Sales and Catering Events teams, Cooperatively establishing and communicating strategy to teams leading to first class execution of event experiences Monitor all ticket changes through Catertrax and communicate to the appropriate team Operationalize catering experiences Preferred Qualifications: Ability to drive and enhance a culture of Food and Workplace Safety Minimum 2 years experience in catering operations, sales, sales for Convention Services, Banquet, and Hotel Sales College degree or equivalent experience is preferred Software knowledge in Catertrax, G-Suite and Excel highly preferred Marketing and events experience a plus Excellent communication skills both written and verbal General culinary knowledge of basic kitchen practices, protocols and procedures Marketing and events experience a plus Proven ability to maximize budget, enhance user experience and creativity across all channels in alignment with business strategy Ability to effectively communicate, motivate and interact with all levels within the organization Managing in a Union Environment is a plus Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits. Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information. About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry 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. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace. [[filter4]]

Responsibilities

The Catering Sales and Events Manager drives excellence and personalized experiences for catering events, operating under strategic objectives to meet and exceed revenue goals. This role involves focusing on innovative hospitality, creating catering experiences, and partnering with stakeholders to enhance user experience while championing workplace health and safety.