Catering Sales Manager - Vancouver

                                                                              

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Catering Sales Manager
Company: Sodexo Canada
Job Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

WORK PERFORMED

• Manage all food and beverage aspects of assigned convention or meeting events, including menu planning, budget proposals, revenue forecasting, food and beverage logistics planning, detail finalization and confirmation.
• Manage the complete event cycle for Banquet events and trade and consumer shows, from inquiry, site inspection, proposal, sales contract, first deposit to production logistics and final food and beverage program.
• Understand client’s overall event program, objectives, needs and expectations. Monitor client’s plan and budgets and customize our service deliveries accordingly.
• Assist the Sales Department in client site inspections and Fam trips, including organizing and co-hosting Chef’s Tables and designing themed events, to promote food and beverage at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Maximize Sodexo Live!'s catering revenue through creative sales techniques and customer focus.
• Promote and maintain a focus on health and safety requirements, staying informed and complying with government and regulatory policies, including WorkSafe BC and the Provincial health and liquor authorities.
• Support the Purpose, Values, Service Process and Standards of our client and as established by the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Maintain up-to-date information in our event database, EBMS in order to generate Service Orders or Event Resumes with accurate and complete details, meeting deadlines for weekly operations meetings.
• Clearly communicate client’s requirements and expectations with Executive Chef and other senior Chefs, the F&B management team and other relevant department leaders, to ensure successful execution of all food and beverage functions.
• Attend and effectively contribute to all weekly operations and management meetings.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry trends; be involved in community/business groups, promoting, and enhancing the image of the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Assist in various projects as assigned by Director of Catering.
• Contribute to goal of making Sodexo Live! #1 in Event Hospitality and the #1 Employer of Choice through personal commitment and leading by example.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, hotel/restaurant management or a related field, and/or appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of catering sales experience, with experience in a management role.
• Prior experience in a similar venue with more than $5M in food and beverage sales.
• Must possess strong knowledge of food and wine for menu development.
• Must possess strong knowledge of food and beverage financials, operations procedures, controls and administration, as well as awareness and ability to perform all sales-related functions.
• Solid and proven track record for sales and leadership success.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented to effectively manage time and coordinate various activities in a complex environment.
• Strong computer skills, with high proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs and experience working with an event database; EBMS is an asset.
• Demonstrated success in interfacing with a variety of organizational functions and divisions to accomplish tasks.
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management; Ability to promote and participate in team environment concepts.
• Self-starter who can work independently and on several tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with strong English fluency.
• Initiative in identifying and resolving problems timely and effectively.

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