Senior Catering Manager
Core
Senior sales and leadership role driving revenue, managing a portfolio of large-scale corporate and social catering events, and leading the development of complex, high-profile events.
Role type
Senior Catering Manager (Sales & Operations Lead)
Builds
Corporate and social catering events, client relationships, and sales strategies
Domain
Hospitality / Event Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
sales and commercial acumen, event logistics management, client relationship management, negotiation, sales forecasting, team mentorship, proposal development, operational planning
Preferred skills
experience with venue partnerships, creative event solutions, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of corporate and social catering business from inquiry to event planning; independently identify, negotiate, and secure large-scale business opportunities; develop creative proposals differentiating the brand; take ownership of key client and venue partner relationships for retention and growth; lead planning of complex events collaborating with culinary and operations teams; maintain sales forecasts and identify revenue gaps; mentor and guide team members on complex events and negotiations; represent the company at client meetings and industry events.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities