Kelber Catering

Catering Sales Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $67,000.00 - $72,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
Bonuses
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Kelber Catering is a prominent catering company known for delivering exceptional food and beverage services tailored to a diverse range of events and clientele. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Kelber Catering excels in coordinating large-scale and high-profile catering events, ensuring that every detail aligns with client expectations. As a leader in the catering industry, the company integrates innovation with experienced staff to provide seamless event experiences. The enterprise has built a reputation for professionalism, creativity, and the ability to manage complex event logistics with precision, making it a preferred choice for clients seeking superior catering solutions.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Fully available seven days a week as needed
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Two years' management and sales experience in catering, hotel or convention center preferably high volume
  • Moderate to advanced knowledge of food, beverage and service style
  • Moderate to advanced knowledge in wines
  • Moderate to advanced knowledge in revenue forecasting
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office and catering industry software

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • College or equivalent preferable
  • Two years' management and sales experience for a catering company, hotel or convention center, preferably high volume
  • Moderate to advanced knowledge in all food, beverage and service style
  • Moderate to advanced knowledge in wines
  • Moderate to advanced knowledge in revenue forecasting
  • Ability to work accurately with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and database software
  • Knowledge of sales office procedures inclusive of coordinator and catering administrative assistant positions
  • Ability to operate all software programs including EBMS, Caterease, Net Viewpoint and any new programs Kelber Catering implements
  • CPCE or CMP designations preferred

Job Duties

  • Primary contact with clients to coordinate food and beverage needs and logistics of those needs
  • Negotiate any special requests with clients in partnership with Director of Sales and Marketing to maximize profitability opportunities
  • Coordinate with the operations departments to accurately present menu proposals and price quotes
  • Accurately detail and issue information via the Banquet Event Orders (BEO) format to client and staff, while requesting client signed documents by deadline set forth in the KCI contracts
  • Collect required deposits and signed contracts from client within contracted timeframe
  • Obtain client guarantees within contracted timelines
  • Manage assigned events to ensure food and beverage details are properly communicated to the client and operations team

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location