Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services · 5 hours ago
SENIOR CATERING SALES MANAGER - UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expChartwells Higher Education Dining Services is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience at over 300 colleges and universities. They are seeking a Senior Catering Sales Manager to lead catering sales and manage events for the University of Chicago community, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and achievement of revenue goals.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
Creates catering activities, books, plans and directed functions
Creates reports of operating statements and operational budgets, and reviews the collection of receivables
Prepares and monitors budgets including financial targets and forecasts
Maintains local client database and builds and maintains relationship with new vendors
Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP
Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
Creates catering activities, books, plans and directed functions
Creates reports of operating statements and operational budgets, and reviews the collection of receivables
Prepares and monitors budgets including financial targets and forecasts
Maintains local client database and builds and maintains relationship with new vendors
Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP
Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
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 three experience in hospitality industry including two years of experience in catering sales
Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
Strong ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction
Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Company
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
As the recognized leader in the higher education contract foodservice market, and an operating sector of Compass Group North America, Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services partners with over 320 colleges and universities of all sizes across the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Summers-Miller
Chief Financial Officer
Daisha Lahey
National Vice President Strategic Partnerships
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