Now Hiring - Culinaire International - CATERING SALES MANAGER in Miami Lakes, FL

Full description of the position

CULINAIRE is in search of a Catering Sales Manager who shares our values and passion at the Miami Lakes Hotel.

CULINAIRE is a national food service company and is seeking an experienced, seasoned, and self-motivated service-oriented catering professional with a true passion for the hospitality industry. The best candidate thrives on exceeding guest expectations with a creative flare and enjoys an entrepreneurial work environment with opportunities for career growth and advancement.

A few important responsibilities will include:

• Meeting or Exceeding Monthly Booking Goals
• Developing and maintaining a positive working relationships with our client and building staff
• Producing a monthly forecast of performance
• Consolidating and submitting the monthly Catering Pace Report
• Ensure and maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction

What we're looking for:

• Five years prior experience in catering sales
• Willing to work flexible hours (i.e. weekends, evenings).
• Must be extremely organized.
• Computer proficient
• Bilingual a plus

Essential Job Functions

• Menus and Event Proposals, Contracts, Banquet Event Orders, and Daily/Weekly Reports.
• Finalize the requirements of booked catering events while maximizing revenue potential through upselling and ensuring effective communication both written (Resumes, BEO, Daily Reports) and personal contact with all departments for the success of the event.
• Ensure accuracy of Banquet Checks and provide bill review on completion of program or event.
• Maintain knowledge of facilities, capacities, and dimensions of meeting spaces and basic operational needs of all operating departments.
• Attend Banquet Event Order Meetings, Sales Meetings, Menu Tastings, and Planning Site Visits.
• Act as the liaison for all vendor-related client’s needs, (i.e. Audio Visual, Florists, Entertainment, Transportation, etc.)

We strive to be competitive with a base salary and uncapped commissions, as well as competitive benefits which include dental, company-sponsored health, identity protection, legal services, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and pet care, along with a lucrative matching 401k and paid time off from work.

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a diverse collection of national accounts including art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, special event venues, and privately owned zoos. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety, and success as a top priority, and to our client to provide top-quality food products and services to our customers and guests.

Culinaire is a drug-free environment, EOE, and E-Verify Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: In person