Catering Sales Associate
Salary: $72,000 - $75,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Commission Plan
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 is seeking a Catering Sales Associate who is excited to build a career in hospitality sales. This role offers hands-on experience across the full sales lifecycle, from prospecting and outreach to event execution, while providing an opportunity to earn commission based on performance.
You’ll partner closely with experienced sellers and operations teams to develop new business, support client relationships, and contribute to revenue growth. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys relationship-building, learning, and being part of a collaborative cross-functional team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the full sales process, including prospecting, outreach, and lead generation
- Assist with responding to inquiries, following up with clients and venue partners, and nurturing relationships
- Actualize business development through cold outreach, email campaigns, and networking efforts to build a pipeline
- Prepare proposals, contracts, and presentations tailored to client needs
- Collaborate with culinary and operations teams to support seamless event execution
- Maintain accurate and time-sensitive records of leads, activity, and pipeline in CRM systems
- Attend site tours, tastings, and client meetings as part of the sales experience
- Identify opportunities to enhance events and contribute to revenue growth
What We’re Looking For
- Interest in developing a career in sales, hospitality, or events
- Curiosity and motivation to learn prospecting, outreach, and closing skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- An organized approach to managing multiple opportunities and timelines
- Comfort engaging with new people and building connections
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in hospitality, catering, hotels, or events
- Exposure to sales, outreach, or customer engagement work
- Familiarity with CRM tools or sales tracking systems
Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!
Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA
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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/
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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Wolfgang Puck Catering
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