Restaurant Catering & Sales Manager

The hiring establishment is a distinguished restaurant that not only provides exquisite dining experiences but also offers catering services for special events, corporate functions, and private gatherings. This restaurant prides itself on delivering exceptional quality, service, and guest experiences, making it a reputable venue in the hospitality industry. As a full-service establishment, the restaurant is committed to excellence in every aspect of event catering and hospitality service. It embraces a dynamic and customer-focused approach to ensure every event is memorable and exceeds client expectations.

The role of the Restaurant Catering & Sales Manager is critical to the establishment's success. This full-time position blends sales expertise with operational coordination and requires a professional who can effectively build and maintain strong client relationships. The manager will be the main point of contact throughout the entire lifecycle of catering events, starting from initial inquiry, moving through planning and execution, and concluding with post-event follow-up. This position demands a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented individual who can secure new business opportunities while ensuring each catering event meets the restaurant's high standards.

This manager will focus on driving catering revenue by identifying potential clients, qualifying leads, and solidifying accounts, especially targeting high-value and repeat clientele. Their responsibilities include preparing tailored proposals, pricing, and contracts, conducting property tours, and actively participating in sales calls and outreach initiatives. The role also involves close collaboration with culinary, operations, and service teams to guarantee flawless event execution. They must be adept at upselling food and beverage options and managing event-day logistics to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Additionally, the Restaurant Catering & Sales Manager must oversee billing accuracy and maintain solid community relations to expand the catering client base. They are expected to manage a pipeline of opportunities, regularly report on sales activity, and align strategies with internal teams and leadership. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential due to the nature of event scheduling. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with exceptional communication and organizational skills, able to handle the fast-paced environment and pressures of this role effectively.