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Catering Sales Manager

Job Reference Number: 19389

Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite

Segment: Dining & Events

Brand: Constellation

State: New York (US-NY)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced, motivated Catering Sales Manager to our Constellation team at The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, NY. As a Catering Sales Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of foodservice professionals and ensure the success of a variety of catered events. You will be responsible for driving new and maintaining repeat catering business.

Total Compensation- $100,000

What you'll be doing:

• Maintain positive internal and external client relationships and liaison as necessary to ensure a consistently positive interaction.

• Field incoming leads, give preliminary price quotes, negotiate, and close those sales.

• Finalize all staffing needs and party details for individually sold events.

• Collect all monies and deposits due prior to upcoming events.

• Event Coordination support to include timing of events, assisting Captain(s) with staff assignments on site and meeting with staff when necessary, acting as liaison with client, kitchen, staff, and vendors.

• Create catering proposals, which are comprised of four major areas: menu, beverage, staff, and equipment rental.

• Participate, conduct client meetings / sales calls, and follow up.

• Conduct tastings as needed.

• Collaborate and coordinate with onsite team in partnership with individual events.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least four years’ experience in catering sales.

• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.

• Experience overseeing high-volume food and beverage/catering operations either within a hotel, cultural institution, or premier catering company

• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

• The ability to support multiple levels of catering within a very dynamic environment

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)

• Dental

• Vision

• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

• Discount Program

• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)

• EAP

• 401k

• Sick Time

• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

• Paid Time Off

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About Constellation:

From retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation provides high-quality business dining and catering experiences all over the United States. Constellation takes pride in building every meal around its goal of fostering connections through food and hospitality.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.