Catering Manager

CATERING MANAGER
Location: Campbell, California, United StatesCompensation: $71,700 Base Salary + $10,000 Performance-Based Bonus + BenefitsJob Type: Full-TimeStart Date: Immediately
We are a high-volume Spanish restaurant group in California seeking an experienced, hands-on Catering Manager to join our team. This is a hybrid role combining catering operations, event execution, client management, and sales.The ideal candidate is a hospitality professional who understands both sides of the catering business: delivering exceptional events operationally while actively developing relationships, generating new business, and growing catering revenue. This role is perfect for someone who is organized, energetic, commercially minded, and comfortable being both in the field and in front of clients.
ResponsibilitiesOversee the planning and execution of catering events from initial inquiry through completionManage day-to-day catering operations, ensuring events are executed smoothly, efficiently, and to company standardsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, private clients, event planners, and other business partnersRespond to catering inquiries, prepare proposals, build menus, and close salesProactively generate new catering business through networking, outreach, partnerships, referrals, and local business developmentConduct client meetings, venue visits, tastings, and event consultationsCoordinate staffing, equipment, rentals, transportation, food preparation, and event logisticsWork closely with the kitchen and restaurant management teams to ensure seamless executionBe present at key events to oversee service, troubleshoot issues, and ensure an exceptional guest experienceManage event timelines, BEOs, contracts, deposits, payments, and other operational detailsMonitor catering costs, pricing, labor, food costs, and overall profitabilityFollow up with clients after events to encourage repeat business and referralsTrack sales activity, leads, conversion rates, and catering revenueHelp develop and implement strategies to grow the catering businessMaintain high standards of hospitality, presentation, service, and professionalismEnsure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations
RequirementsMinimum 3+ years of experience in catering, restaurant management, event management, hospitality sales, or a related field (required)Experience in high-volume catering, events, restaurants, or hospitality environments (required)Proven ability to generate sales and develop new businessStrong client relationship and communication skillsExcellent organizational and multitasking abilitiesHands-on operational mindset with the ability to manage events in the fieldStrong sales and negotiation skillsAbility to manage multiple events, clients, and priorities simultaneouslyComfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentStrong problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressureProfessional, energetic, and service-oriented personalityBilingual English/Spanish preferredKnowledge of the local business and events community is a plusValid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred
Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive compensationCompetitive sales incentives / commission structureTwo consecutive days off per week when operationally possibleManagers meal provided15 paid vacation days per yearMedical insurance option and additional benefitsStable, full-time position in a busy, well-established restaurant groupOpportunity to grow the catering business and take ownership of a key revenue channel
Ideal CandidateThis position is perfect for a Catering Manager with a hybrid operational and sales mindset. We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships and closing business, but who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and making sure an event is executed flawlessly.The ideal candidate is commercially driven, highly organized, hands-on, and passionate about hospitality. You should be comfortable meeting a potential client in the morning, preparing a proposal in the afternoon, and overseeing a catering event that evening.Our restaurants and catering operations are lively and fast-paced, so we are looking for someone with energy, initiative, strong leadership, attention to detail, and a genuine desire to grow the business.If you are an experienced hospitality professional who can sell the event, plan the event, and execute the event, we would love to meet you!
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