Catering Sales & Operations Manager

Paradise Indian Cuisine

Cleveland, OH 44114, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and smooth team coordination.
Drive catering, wedding, and banquet sales by proactively generating leads, building relationships with venues and vendors, and following up on inquiries.
Prepare customized catering proposals, event menus, contracts, and quotations for prospective clients.
Represent the company at client meetings, venue walkthroughs, networking events, and industry functions with professionalism and confidence.
Manage the owner’s calendar, correspondence, travel arrangements, and administrative tasks as needed.
Coordinate closely with kitchen, service, and event teams to ensure flawless execution of catered events and banquet functions.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business, referrals, and long-term partnerships.
Track sales performance, maintain lead pipelines, and provide regular reports on catering and event revenue growth.

Qualifications

3–5+ years of experience in hospitality management, catering sales, event planning, or a related field.
Demonstrated success in generating wedding, banquet, and corporate event business.
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Professional, polished, and client-focused demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities across operations, sales, and executive support functions.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred for client meetings, site visits, and business-related errands.

Preferred Skills

Proven sales and closing abilities with a customer-centric approach.
Established network of event venues, wedding planners, corporate contacts, and vendors is a strong advantage.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required for events and client meetings.

\nCompany Description

We’re a locally owned Indian restaurant bringing bold flavors, great vibes, and genuine hospitality to our community. Our team is friendly, hardworking, and committed to delivering great service every day. We’re building a strong crew of people who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and growing together. If you’re motivated and enjoy working with people, this is a great place to build your skills and career.