Catering Sales & Events Manager

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• We are hiring immediately for a Catering Sales & Events Manager position.
• Location:
  
  San Jose, CA.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, day shift (some weekends and PM shifts).
• Pay Range: $76,240.00 - $78,000.00 annually.

Bon Appetit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage‑free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

Job Summary: To support our growth we’re looking for a Catering Sales Manager to join our awesome team! The Catering Sales Manager drives excellence and personalized experiences of catering events. You will operate in accordance with strategic objectives and selective selling guidelines to meet and exceed internal group revenue components. As the Sales Manager, you will focus on innovative hospitality and create the catering experiences for the Food program in order to support excellence.

Alongside the Catering General Manager, you will leverage their strong communication, hospitality and operational skills to partner with key internal and external stakeholders to promote standards, food expectations and enhance user experience.

• Confirm Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s) and send invoices for review.
• Meet with clients to discuss budget, event theme and experience.
• Support and participate in Catering Showcases, meet and greet and client relationship building initiatives.
• Establish, grow and maintain a synergistic relationship with the Catering Sales and Catering Events teams, cooperatively establishing and communicating strategy to teams leading to first class execution of event experiences.
• Monitor all ticket changes through Catertrax and communicate to the appropriate team.

• Ability to drive and enhance a culture of food and workplace safety.
• Minimum 2 years experience in catering sales, sales for convention services, banquet and hotel sales.
• College degree or equivalent experience required.
• Software knowledge in Catertrax, G‑Suite and Excel highly preferred.
• Marketing and events experience a plus.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• General culinary knowledge of basic kitchen practices, protocols and procedures.
• Proven ability to maximize budget, enhance user experience and creativity across all channels in alignment with business strategy.
• Ability to effectively communicate, motivate and interact with all levels within the organization.
• Managing in a union environment is a plus.
• Serv Safe Certification.

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits. Full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits: retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, voluntary benefits including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or performed remotely,  for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, and requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace.