Catering Sales Assistant - Washington - Founding Farmers Restaurant Group

    Founding Farmers Restaurant Group
    Founding Farmers Restaurant Group Washington

    1 day ago

    $45,000 - $65,000 (USD) per year
    Description

    CATERING SALES ASSISTANT

    Our Catering Sales Assistant is an organized, detail-oriented hospitality professional who plays a critical role in supporting our Catering and Events Sales Team. This role serves as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, helping to guide events from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up. With a strong focus on communication, accuracy, and service, the Catering Sales Assistant helps ensure every event is thoughtfully planned, flawlessly executed, and reflective of our brand standards. This position requires a proactive mindset, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced collaborative environment. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in event design, offering hands-on exposure and development toward an Event Designer position.

    Base Salary: $55K-$65K + Commission

    WHAT OUR CATERING SALES ASSISTANT DOES:

    • Respond to inquiries with detailed information gathering and ensure timely follow-up
    • Handle and process drop-off catering orders, including follow-up and billing
    • Prepare for production meetings to ensure timely, complete, and accurate information is communicated to each department manager in advance
    • Create menu cards and other event-related materials
    • Source specialty items for events
    • Proposal drafting, menu creation, and event designing with routine revisions of outstanding proposals and follow-up with clients
    • Assist with billing and post-event follow-up with clients, outside vendors, and captains
    • Assist with marketing efforts to develop prospective client lists and participate in proactive outreach
    • Assist in managing deposits and A/R collections
    • Attend events and provide on-site support
    • Customer service, post-event follow-up phone calls, thank you notes
    • Maintain CRM module, ensuring follow-up and that information is accurate
    • Performs all other duties as assigned

    WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A CATERING SALES ASSISTANT:

    • College degree, or relevant hospitality/catering experience
    • 1- 3+ years of experience in the hospitality industry
    • Strong understanding of catering operations and logistics
    • Passion for hospitality, entrepreneurial spirit
    • Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
    • Technical proficiency – Microsoft Office suite, Canva, familiar with learning and onboarding to new software
    • Team player, interpersonal skills

    WHAT WE OFFER:

    • Competitive pay
    • Health insurance plans available for as low as $150 per month after 30 days of employment
    • Dental and vision plans
    • Paid time off
    • $300 dining credit per month for Farmers Restaurant Group
    • Paid pregnancy and parental leave
    • Voluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insurance
    • Free access to company massage therapist
    • Discounted gym & yoga membership
    • Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person
    • Training and career growth opportunities
    • Free Employee Assistance Program
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