SENIOR MANAGER CATERING SALES - Northwestern University - Chicago Campus

 

 

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. 

Job Summary

Join Chartwells as the Senior Catering Sales Manager for a flagship university account servicing the Northwestern University downtown community including the prestigious Prtizker School of Law and Feinberg School of Medicine programs.  This role will lead catering sales and ensure the proper administration of events. This position aids in the sales and event order communications, scheduling and training of service staff, planning, delivery, set up, clean up, and proper invoicing for all daily events. 

 

We offer free parking, commuter assistance, cell phone reimbursement, long-term growth with a stable market leader, and a full benefits package.  Our benefits package includes the best in class health, vision, dental plans along with 401K matching, short and long term disability, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs including wellness and legal support. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays.

 

This Catering Sales role will require you to be on-site 5 days a week.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
• Creates catering activities, books, plans and directed functions
• Hires, trains and develops managers, and is actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures
• 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

 

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 three to five years of 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

 

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Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified a