Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $47,500.00 - $61,200.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
Kitchens for Good is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering culinary skills and creating sustainable employment opportunities in the food service industry. With a mission to empower individuals facing various life challenges through culinary training, employment, and community engagement, Kitchens for Good offers innovative programs designed to uplift underserved populations. The organization prides itself on combining social impact with exceptional customer service and event management, making it a leader within the nonprofit and hospitality sectors.
This role operates within a dynamic, community-focused environment where catering and event sales are integral to the organization's revenue streams and overall mission... Show More
This role operates within a dynamic, community-focused environment where catering and event sales are integral to the organization's revenue streams and overall mission... Show More
Job Requirements
- minimum of 3 years of catering and sales experience in hotel and/or catering venue
- three years of experience in food service
- experience in prospecting and outside sales with corporate and citywide markets
- excellent prospecting, resourcefulness, communication, presentation, and networking skills
- high school degree required, bachelor’s degree in hotel management, food management, or related field preferred
- excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- extensive knowledge of event planning and catering requirements
- ability to work with clients to determine and anticipate needs of the event
- excellent managerial and supervisory skills
- ability to work at a fast pace
- extensive knowledge of food hygiene
- strong presentational skills
- collaboration skills
- customer/client focus
- initiative/self-motivated
- results driven
- sales expert
- organizational skills
- prolonged periods of standing
- must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time
- ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with unexpected situations
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of catering and sales experience in hotel and/or catering venue
- three years of experience in food service
- experience in prospecting and outside sales with corporate and citywide markets
- excellent prospecting, resourcefulness, communication, presentation, and networking skills
- high school degree required, Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Food Management, or related field preferred
- excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- extensive knowledge of event planning and catering requirements
- ability to work with clients to determine and anticipate needs of the event
- excellent managerial and supervisory skills
- ability to work at a fast pace
- extensive knowledge of food hygiene
- strong presentational skills
- collaboration skills
- customer/client focus
- initiative/self-motivated
- results driven
- sales expert
- organizational skills
Job Duties
- Generates revenue by prospecting and soliciting new and return business by selling on and offsite catered events
- meets and/or exceeds established sales goals
- demonstrates positive leadership and characteristics which inspire staff to meet and exceed standards and sales goals
- oversees fulfillment of contract negotiation
- communicates and negotiates with service providers, vendors, and other departments to ensure contract fulfillment of events
- participates in special projects and committees
- provides revenue projection, production, and tracking for event sales
- professionally represents Kitchens for Good at trade shows and industry events
- collaborates with catering and sales team to develop marketing plans, budget analysis and menu creation
- exhibits a high level of enthusiasm when working with customers to drive customer satisfaction
- attends weekly BEO meetings with sales and catering team
- reviews and updates detailed price sheet of all billable products and services that accurately reflects current costs and the organization’s profit objective
- proactively troubleshoots problems that may arise to ensure customer satisfaction
- answers questions and handles complaints
- updates client information in the company contact database
- stays on top of industry trends to identify potential opportunities for company growth
- booking, selling, planning and coordinating all special social events while assuring the highest level of customer service
- generating revenue, establishing new accounts, monitoring booking space, booking repeat business while keeping quality consistently high
- conducting catering sales presentations and catering sales calls
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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