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Event Sales Manager

Salary: $70,000 – $75,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Plus Commission

Pay Grade: 11

Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.

Job Summary

Join our team at Fanny’s Restaurant, located at the American Museum of Motion Pictures. Named in honor of Fanny Brice, the iconic movie, vaudeville, theater, and radio star famously portrayed by Barbra Streisand in her Oscar®-winning role in Funny Girl (1968), Fanny’s Restaurant is a remarkable two-story establishment designed by the late architect Osvaldo Maiozzi. Our space features a chef-designed open kitchen, an elegant bar, and a captain-based service style that pays homage to a bygone era. Our culinary offerings are expertly crafted by Chef Jun Bum Oh, with the support of Chef Eric Klein, SVP Culinary for Wolfgang Puck Catering. Wendy Stark Morrissey, Brice’s granddaughter, supports our restaurant

At Fanny Restaurant, we are dedicated to turning our client’s visions into reality by meticulously planning and executing exceptional events. We take pride in ensuring that our client’s needs are met while staying within their budget and achieving our sales goals and targets.

As the Restaurant Event Sales Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of event planning, execution, and corporate sales at Fanny Restaurant. Your role involves providing creative menu concepts, sourcing event details, managing client relationships, and contributing to the success of our events. You will work closely with various teams to ensure seamless event execution and contribute to the overall growth and success of our business.

This is an onsite role at Fanny Restaurant, where you will be actively involved in the day-to-day operations and execution of events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide creative menu conceptualization and event vision to source all necessary details, including equipment, rentals, furniture, entertainment, and other vendors, and ensure their successful execution.

• Identify potential leads, initiate contact, and build strong client relationships.

• Create customized menu proposals, packages, and event concepts that align with budgets and guidelines.

• Conduct site checks and attend client meetings with both existing and potential clients.

• Manage contract clients by providing daily catering inputs and comprehensive event support.

• Respond promptly to client inquiries via telephone, email, and in-person interactions.

• Effectively communicate with operations, kitchen, and catering teams to ensure flawless event execution.

• Collaborate with the Sales Team to cover event requirements as needed.

• Contribute to team morale and help achieve team sales goals.

• Participate in general office duties and administrative tasks.

• Oversee print work and signage related to events.

• Work with managers to maintain profit margins and provide feedback on menu creation.

Qualifications:

• A calm and professional demeanor.

• 2-3 years of restaurant event planning experience.

• Strong organizational skills and a systematic approach to project management.

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

• A keen attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of an event is meticulously planned and executed to perfection.

• Collaborative skills to work closely with the culinary team in menu creation, ensuring that the food offerings align seamlessly with the event vision and client preferences.

• A deep appreciation for food and food culture, recognizing its role in creating delightful and memorable event experiences.

• A passion for excellence and a desire for continuous growth and learning through hands-on experience.

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in email and telephone etiquette.

Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

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“The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion.” Wolfgang Puck

Success on our team starts with our culture:

  • We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
  • A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
  • Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
  • We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.
  • We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
  • We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
  • Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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 applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace.

Req ID: 1256558

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