What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Sales Manager position at Hilton Knoxville Airport?
Catering Sales Manager Job Description
We are looking for a versatile and well-organized Catering Sales Manager to oversee our event and catering services. As a Catering Sales Manager, you will finalize sales contracts and ensure catering event order forms reflect the customer requirements. Your duties will include planning menus, detailing, organizing and greeting events.
· Determining customer requirements and proposing catering options
· Negotiating prices and preparing meticulous catering event forms
· Planning menus and overseeing event, equipment, food, and service preparations
· Liaising with customers, sales staff, chefs, and specialized catering equipment providers
· Overseeing seating arrangements, the serving of meals and beverages, and clearing of tables
· Tracking catering expenses and maintaining accurate records
· Adhering to food and health industry regulations and standards
· Researching catering trends and promote competitive catering services
Catering Sales Manager Requirements
· Accredited course in catering management, or similar
· Bachelor’s degree in hospitality and culinary arts or business management would be advantageous
· 3-5 years of experience in catering management, or similar
· Knowledge of electronic catering management systems, such as Delphi (SalesForce) or Salespro.
· Exceptional ability to deliver catering services within budget and on time
· Experience in hiring, training, and overseeing catering staff
· Ability to coordinate catering requirements with customers, chefs, and suppliers
· The ability to apply industry knowledge to improve catering services
· Advanced knowledge of best practices in catering management
· Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $60,000
