Job Overview

• Sell offsite caterings for corporate meetings and special events, social organizations, schools and individuals by managing inquiries from existing and past client, prospects and approved venues and fielding referrals.
• Provide quality customer service to all assigned prospects, clients, vendors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries promptly to secure group reservations.
• Maintain a fresh knowledge of market trends and competition
• Recommend menu selections, set-ups and other catering services to prospects and clients

• Complete weekly productivity reports.
• Recommend menu selections, set-ups and other catering services to prospects and clients
• Generate and provide accurate Sales Quotes/Orders for events/orders and communicate them quickly
• Prepare Sales Quotes/Orders, necessary Agreements for all catering requests using established timelines.  
• Document all specified details concerning events on Sales Orders and complete all documents necessary including Floor Plans, Packing Slips and Game Plans where necessary.
• Confirm and communicate deposit and billing arrangements with clients
• Arrange for all related amenities with approved outside vendors negotiating for best price for clients.
• Communicate with Management and catering operations staff Sales Order details which may include: room set up and other event services to ensure event is successful

Compensation:

Base salary starting at $40,000 plus commission, paid vacation and personal time off based on tenure, bonuses, and some remote work is possible.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 4-5 years of previous catering sales or food service-related special event experience in a catering environment with proven expertise in selling and up-selling social and corporate events.

• Basic Education Requirement – Associate’s Degree
• Possess a strong knowledge of catering operations including food, beverage, wine and spirits and catering service options.
• Experience in a position that required constant multi-tasking with shifting priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to generate catering quotes, contracts, sales orders and other necessary paperwork
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook and other traditional office software
• Excellent oral and written communications demonstrating strong interpersonal skills- Effectively communicate with prospect, clients, employees and outside vendors.
• Proven strong problem-solving skills; adaptable and can think on your feet
• Desire for learning; enthusiastic; excellent listener; assertive; persuasive; have positive attitude and no fear of doing business over the phone

• Ability to stand longer periods of time, when necessary, in order to successfully perform essential job functions.  
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays, when needed

Required: Valid Texas Driver’s License; Automobile Insurance; Food Manager/Handler’s permit upon hiring

Email mail your resume to Pam@AspenCatering.com or mail to:

Aspen Catering, 3501 Ira E Woods, Ste 110, Grapevine, TX 76051

No phone calls please.