Job description

Event Sales and Catering Designer

• Develop new business through referrals, cold calls, and marketing campaigns to meet or exceed established revenue goals
• Plan individual promotions and business development initiatives
• Cultivate a creative and collaborative environment
• Generate original proposals which will include menu writing, overall event design, décor layouts, and creative detail elements
• Ensure standards and ratios are sold and upheld
• Work with budgets of all levels
• Negotiate contracts
• Secure signed contracts, deposits, and full event details
• Attend events (and assist as needed) to ensure success
• Lead and motivate on-site teams
• Handle post-event details such as follow-up calls/meetings and billing
• Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned
• Interface with various departments, clients, and vendors to develop plans and create solutions
• Demonstrate an ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Understand rental equipment such as tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, and flatware
• Operate basic office equipment
• Be an active participant in brainstorming sessions and department meetings
• Maintain well-organized and accessible paperwork and digital design files
• Communicate event details and status to internal teams in a timely manner
• Become well versed in programs such as Caterease and Social Tables
• Stay current on food and design trends, new software and technologies, production techniques, and vendor products
• Be well-versed in culinary terms with a general knowledge of food & beverage
• Participate in industry and/or community organizations and boards
• Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage your time

Job Requirements:

· 3 – 5 years of hospitality experience; Catering experience preferred

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Proper working knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Must be able to work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays in addition to traditional office hours, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

· Reliable transportation for multiple locations at all times of the day

· Ability to lift 50 lbs

Catering by Design for Everyone

Each day, either directly or indirectly, we help our clients celebrate life’s milestones and we revel in the creativity and uniqueness of every event. Our passion and purpose: dedication to making people happy through creativity and collaboration, is the core of who we are. To be authentic, we’re committed to embracing our team and fostering an environment of creativity and individuality.

At Catering by Design, we are dedicated to operating our business in a way that everyone feels welcome, accepted, safe, included, and worthy. Everyone – regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and disability – is respected for their individualism and we cherish our differences. After all, our differences allow us to look at things through a diverse lens, and by sharing our vision, we all grow together.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $37,500.00 - $70,000.00 per year Commissions on Events

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)