JOB SUMMARY

Wolfgang Puck Catering operates in Dallas through a full-service commissary and event team that delivers premier, high-end culinary experiences for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings across the DFW area. Our operations include both in-venue services, such as at Union Station and the Nasher Sculpture Center, and off-premise catering, supported by a newly expanded commissary near downtown.

JOB SUMMARY

As the Catering Sales Manager, you will be the driving force behind our event success, building client relationships, curating menus, and orchestrating seamless events from start to finish. You will oversee internal and external catering functions, from menu development and costing to marketing initiatives, while ensuring flawless execution across labor, food costs, preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and post-event breakdown.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Proven track record of meeting sales goals, with prior off-premise catering sales experience
• Strong knowledge of food trends, fine dining service, and event logistics
• Detail-oriented, with polished communication skills for both internal teams and external clients
• Curious and client-focused, able to build relationships and deeply understand client needs
• Supervisory and coaching skills, with the ability to oversee preparation, service, and clean-up
• Skilled in menu writing with chefs, budgeting, and forecasting
• Proficiency in A/V setup, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Flexible, proactive leader who thrives under pressure while maintaining the highest integrity and customer service standards

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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