Catering Sales Manager
Salary: $55,000 to $65,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Commission Plan
Pay Grade: 11
Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.
"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck
Success on our team starts with our culture:
- We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
- A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
- Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
- We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.
- We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
- We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
- Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.
“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”
Job Summary
Wolfgang Puck Catering operates in Dallas through a full-service commissary and event team that delivers premier, high-end culinary experiences for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings across the DFW area. Our operations include both in-venue services, such as at Union Station and the Nasher Sculpture Center, and off-premise catering, supported by a newly expanded commissary near downtown.
Job Summary
As the Catering Sales Manager, you will be the driving force behind our event success, building client relationships, curating menus, and orchestrating seamless events from start to finish. You will oversee internal and external catering functions, from menu development and costing to marketing initiatives, while ensuring flawless execution across labor, food costs, preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and post-event breakdown.
Key Responsibilities
- Hires, trains, and develops managers, and is actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
- Creates operating statements, reports, and operational budgets, and reviews the collection of receivables
- Creates catering activities, books, plans & directs functions
- Creates proposals, contracts, and banquet event orders
- Prepares and monitors budgets, financial targets, and forecasts
- Maintains the local clients database and builds and maintains relationships with vendors
- Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Proven track record of meeting sales goals, with prior off-premise catering sales experience
- Strong knowledge of food trends, fine dining service, and event logistics
- Detail-oriented, with polished communication skills for both internal teams and external clients
- Curious and client-focused, able to build relationships and deeply understand client needs
- Supervisory and coaching skills, with the ability to oversee preparation, service, and clean-up
- Skilled in menu writing with chefs, budgeting, and forecasting
- Proficiency in A/V setup, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Flexible, proactive leader who thrives under pressure while maintaining the highest integrity and customer service standards
Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!
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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.
Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace.
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 for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1458070
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Michael Abbey
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Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
Job Segment:
Banquet, Food Service, Catering, Chef, Culinary, Hospitality
