Catering Sales Manager

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Wolfgang Puck Catering

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Commission Plan, upwards of $50,000

Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.

"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck ()

Success on our team starts with our culture:

• We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.

• A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.

• Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.

• We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.

• We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.

• We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).

• Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

Step into the role of Off-Premise Catering Sales Manager with Wolfgang Puck Catering and help expand our world-renowned brand across the Los Angeles market. This dynamic position is ideal for a motivated sales professional who loves building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and bringing memorable events to life. You’ll represent a hospitality icon while driving growth behind our offsite events and partnerships, all within a collaborative, creative, and supportive environment.

• Generate new business through networking, partnerships, referrals, and strategic outreach.

• Secure and close offsite event bookings, including corporate, social, and branded hospitality experiences.

• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline, driving measurable results and contributing to team goals.

• Build tailored proposals and contracts that reflect client needs and Wolfgang Puck’s premium standards.

• Cultivate strong relationships with corporate clients, planners, venue partners, and community collaborators.

• Identify and pursue new revenue channels and partnerships to drive growth across Southern California.

• Represent the brand at trade shows, networking events, and industry functions to enhance visibility.

• Partner with internal teams to ensure a seamless handoff and exceptional client experience.

• Maintain accurate tracking of outreach, pipeline, and sales activity in CRM systems.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience strongly considered.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant sales experience in off-premise catering, hospitality, events, or B2B environments.

• Demonstrated success in managing the full sales cycle and closing high-value opportunities.

• Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.

• Proven ability to develop new client relationships and achieve sales goals.

• Motivated, organized, and proactive with the support of a collaborative team.

• Proficient in CRM tools, sales reporting, and pipeline management.

• A polished, professional presence with a passion for hospitality and creativity.

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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