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Catering Sales Manager | Philadelphia Area - Off Premise | $55k plus commission

Philadelphia, PA 19119

Posted: 09/04/2024 Country: US Job ID: 1230015 Salary: 50k/year - 60k/year State/Province: PA

Job Description

Catering Sales Manager

High-end, off-premise, Social & Corporate Catering

High Earnings Potential – Base Salary of $55K + Commission


Our company is searching for an experienced Catering Event Specialist qualified to build sales for the company through their enthusiasm for creating the vision of their clients, as well as assist with the execution. If you are the type of Catering Manager who builds trust and respect while able to balance fun, hospitality, and excellence you are exactly who we have been searching for! Apply today for our location in Philadelphia, PA. We are an established off-premise catering company with a strong social and corporate catering presence in the Philadelphia area. Our new Catering Event Specialist will work out of our office in Mount Airy and spend time at our partner venue in Center City Philadelphia. The Catering Event Specialist will be responsible for selling, planning, coordinating and assisting with execution, supervising service staff and working closely with the venue team to ensure the smooth running of all functions. Do not pass up this great opportunity as our Catering Event Specialist for our location in Philadelphia, PA

Catering Event Specialist


Job Description: Our Catering Event Specialist plays a dynamic role in our business by assisting our customers. We plan, host and execute catered functions at our Partner venue in Philadelphia by arranging to have our menu items, heating equipment and relevant supplies and decorations prepared for the event. This professional will meet with the customer to organize the details of the function and will ensure operational compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving. The Catering Event Specialist will report the progress of the caterings to the General Manager and Owner as needed and will be responsible for coordinating with additional departments and will investigate and resolve issues regarding food quality or service.


Benefits:

  • Competitive Base Salary + commission
  • Excellent Benefits
  • Paid Vacation
  • And Other Exciting Perks


Qualifications:

  • The Catering Event Specialist must have high volume restaurant management experience of at least 3 years.
  • A passion for mentoring and developing others is a must for the Catering Event Specialist
  • A solid track record in achieving financial results is a must for the Catering Event Specialist
  • The Catering Event Specialist must be extremely guest orientated with the highest degree of honesty and integrity
  • The Catering Event Specialist should always make themselves available to the restaurant


Apply Now – Catering Sales Manager located in Philadelphia, PA

For immediate consideration, please email your resume to matt@geckohospitality.com

Meet Your Recruiter

Matt Bodnar

Matt Bodnar began his career by quickly identifying himself has an up-and-coming Hospitality Operations Leader. From 2013 to 2018, he managed small and large-scale events on Yachts in New York Harbor, oversaw Concession-style service in a sports arena, and managed Food & Beverage at an upscale, boutique hotel in Manhattan, before moving to Philadelphia and entrenching himself in the Philly food scene. He switched gears into Talent Acquisition and recruiting, utilizing his operational experience to connect with and identify top talent in the industry. He is thrilled to be joining the Gecko Hospitality team, supporting the Restaurant Division in Eastern PA/DE.

Matt describes himself as a "Food Guy". He loves to cook, eat, garden, watch Food Network and connect with professionals in the business. Other hobbies include playing golf and basketball, hiking/camping/just about anything outside, snowboarding, listening to music and spending time with friends and family (hopefully soon). He is extremely service and relationship-oriented, and strives to anticipate client needs and guide a seamless partnership through placement after placement.

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