Catering Operations Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: 75-90k

Qualifications

• Proven Sales Experience: 3+ years in sales, business development, or client management, preferably in the catering, events, or hospitality industry
• Organizational Whiz: Exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and stay ahead of deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster lasting connections with clients, vendors, and team members
• Communication Superstar: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and professionally
• Results-Oriented Mindset: A track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving business growth
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM tools, and social media platforms for sales and marketing purposes
• Creative Problem Solver: Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly to client needs or unexpected challenges
• Catering & Event Knowledge: Familiarity with event planning, catering logistics, and menu development is a big plus!
• Data-Driven Decision Maker: Experience analyzing sales metrics and adjusting strategies to improve performance

Responsibilities

• Business Development: Grow our client base across multiple outlets by building meaningful connections with new and existing clients
• Client Engagement: Be the face of GB Fish & Chips, ensuring client needs are met while capturing every event detail, from menu selections to logistics
• Daily Operations: Start and finish your day at the production facility, coordinating routes and deliveries to keep operations seamless
• Relationship Building: Forge partnerships with venues, vendors, and coordinators to expand our service offerings and client reach
• Contract Management: Draft and finalize sales contracts and estimates, ensuring clients are informed and excited about their event
• Sales Reporting: Keep the Facility Director in the loop with regular updates on sales progress and timely communication of client orders for preparation
• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with catering teams, kitchen staff, and off-site personnel to deliver flawless events
• Complaint Resolution: Handle any food or service concerns with speed and professionalism, turning challenges into opportunities for excellence
• Networking & Marketing: Represent Iacofanos at networking events while creating and executing sales strategies using social media, our website, and other marketing channels
• Event Magic: Conduct tastings for clients both on- and off-site, ensuring their visions come to life and exceed expectations
• Goal-Oriented Strategy: Set and implement weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales goals, along with action plans to drive measurable success
• Professional Presence: A polished demeanor to represent the Iacofanos brand at client meetings, tastings, and networking events

Job description

Description:

Drive Growth and Build Relationships as a Sales Manager GB Fish & Chips Catering!

Who We Are:

At GB Fish & Chips, we are offering a unique catering experience. How awesome it is to get freshly fried seafood in your own backyard! We are looking for a dynamic Sales Manager to help us expand and elevate our footprint in the community.

What You'll Do:

Business Development: Grow our client base across multiple outlets by building meaningful connections with new and existing clients.

Client Engagement: Be the face of Iacofanos, ensuring client needs are met while capturing every event detail, from menu selections to logistics.

Daily Operations: Start and finish your day at the production facility, coordinating routes and deliveries to keep operations seamless.

Relationship Building: Forge partnerships with venues, vendors, and coordinators to expand our service offerings and client reach.

Contract Management: Draft and finalize sales contracts and estimates, ensuring clients are informed and excited about their event.

Sales Reporting: Keep the Facility Director in the loop with regular updates on sales progress and timely communication of client orders for preparation.

Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with catering teams, kitchen staff, and off-site personnel to deliver flawless events.

Complaint Resolution: Handle any food or service concerns with speed and professionalism, turning challenges into opportunities for excellence.

Networking & Marketing: Represent Iacofanos at networking events while creating and executing sales strategies using social media, our website, and other marketing channels.

Event Magic: Conduct tastings for clients both on- and off-site, ensuring their visions come to life and exceed expectations.

Goal-Oriented Strategy: Set and implement weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales goals, along with action plans to drive measurable success.

Requirements:

Qualifications (Your Ingredients for Success):

Proven Sales Experience: 3+ years in sales, business development, or client management, preferably in the catering, events, or hospitality industry.

Organizational Whiz: Exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and stay ahead of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster lasting connections with clients, vendors, and team members.

Communication Superstar: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and professionally.

Results-Oriented Mindset: A track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving business growth.

Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM tools, and social media platforms for sales and marketing purposes.

Creative Problem Solver: Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly to client needs or unexpected challenges.

Catering & Event Knowledge: Familiarity with event planning, catering logistics, and menu development is a big plus!

Data-Driven Decision Maker: Experience analyzing sales metrics and adjusting strategies to improve performance.

Professional Presence: A polished demeanor to represent the Iacofanos brand at client meetings, tastings, and networking events.