Catering SALES Manager

Catering Sales Manager - Denver, CO

Krafted Kitchen Collection, a proud member of the Compass Group family, is where culinary innovation meets elevated experiences. Our curated suite of branded solutions is designed to stand alone or seamlessly complement existing food services, enhancing workplaces, hospitals, senior living communities, academic institutions, and cultural centers. At Krafted, we're not just serving food-we're creating environments that drive productivity and build community.

Our strength lies in our people-go-getters backed by bold creativity, deep industry knowledge, and a healthy dose of "let's do this." With a portfolio that includes both fully-owned brands and exclusive strategic partners, we deliver one-of-a-kind dining solutions with precision and personality.

Our portfolio includes:

• Foodworks: A local-first dining platform that partners with independent restaurants to bring authentic, diverse flavors to onsite dining, creating community through food.
• Catering By Design: A luxury, full-service catering and event design company that meticulously curates every detail-from menu to décor-to deliver unforgettable events.
• Virtual Café: A tech-enabled dining solution offering customizable, kitchen-free food experiences, ideal for modern, flexible work environments.
• EAT Club: A personalized lunch delivery service that brings individually packaged meals to the workplace, combining variety, quality, and convenience.

Join us at Krafted Kitchen Collection, where your creativity and fresh perspective will be the driving force that propels us to new heights. Let's craft something extraordinary together.

Job Summary

Working as the Catering Sales Manager you will effectively coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events. You will be responsible for menu development as well as costing and marketing functions as they relate to the catering department. You will implement labor cost control, foods cost control, preparation, transportation, setup, operation and clean-up of all events.

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 of the collection of receivables
• Creates catering activities, books, plans & directed functions
• Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
• Prepares and monitors budgets; financial targets and forecasts
• Maintains local clients database and builds and maintains relationship 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 is preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Proven track record for meeting sales goals
• Strong knowledge of current food, industry trends and fine dining points of service
• A minimum of two years of experience in hospitality industry including one year experience in catering sales
• Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
• Ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction
• Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean-up is also essential
• Knowledge of A/V equipment with the ability to set up and break down for events.
• Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detail
• Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Proactive mindset and able to remain calm under pressure to anticipate and support changes in our business.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• Exceptional client relations and customer service abilities

Apply to Krafted Kitchen Collection today! Krafted Kitchen Collection is a division of Compass Group USA.

Associates at Krafted Kitchen Collection are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, personal leave, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.