Senior Catering Sales Manager - Porsche
Position Title: Senior Catering Sales Manager - Porsche
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 / year
Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!
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Job Summary
Porsche is seeking a dynamic and hospitality-driven Senior Catering Sales Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of exceptional catering and event experiences. This role is responsible for overseeing all internal and external catering operations, driving sales growth, cultivating client relationships, and ensuring flawless execution of high-end events that reflect the Porsche brand and guest experience standards.
The ideal candidate is a polished and strategic hospitality professional with a strong background in luxury events, catering sales, and operational leadership. This individual will partner closely with culinary, operations, and client teams to deliver innovative, elevated experiences while maintaining strong financial performance and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of internal and external catering events from concept through completion
- Develop customized event proposals, banquet event orders, contracts, and presentations tailored to client needs and brand standards
- Partner with culinary leadership to curate innovative menus and elevated dining experiences
- Drive catering sales initiatives and support business development efforts to grow revenue and client partnerships
- Oversee event logistics including staffing, setup, service execution, transportation, and post-event breakdown
- Manage catering budgets, financial forecasts, operating statements, and receivables while ensuring profitability goals are achieved
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop managers and event staff to support a high-performing hospitality culture
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders
- Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards are consistently maintained
- Collaborate on new hospitality initiatives, service enhancements, and operational improvements
- Support special projects and additional hospitality initiatives as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience
- 3–5+ years of hospitality and catering sales experience, including leadership responsibility within luxury, corporate, or high-end event environments
- Proven track record of achieving sales goals and developing strong client relationships
- Strong knowledge of current food, beverage, and hospitality trends with an understanding of elevated service standards
- Experience creating event proposals, contracts, and customized menu presentations in collaboration with culinary teams
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, labor, and food costs
- Excellent leadership, coaching, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Experience with event logistics, audiovisual setup coordination, and large-scale event execution preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
- High level of professionalism, adaptability, integrity, and attention to detail
Apply to Bon Appetit today!
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Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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 to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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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.
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, or 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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
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