Catering Sales and Event Planner

2 months ago


Lake Forest, United States Goodwin Recruiting Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTo Apply for this Job Click Here

We are looking for a smart, creative, and self-motivated person to join our growing catering and events team The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience directing catering events in the Hotel and/or Country Club environment. The Catering Sales and Event Planner will have to have excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to provide superior customer service to our guests. What you get in return is an amazing support team, great salary, benefits, and huge growth potential If you feel this is a great fit for you, apply today


Catering Sales and Event Planner Duties & Responsibilities

  • Planning menus
  • Meeting with customers and vendors
  • Discussing contract requirements with customers
  • Booking, selling, planning, and coordinating all social events
  • Generating revenue, establishing new accounts, and booking repeat business

Catering Sales and Event Planner Requirements

  • Leadership experience in fine dining, hotel, or off-premise catering services required
  • Must have strong event knowledge (Food, Staffing, Linen, Rentals)
  • Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong computer skills (Caterease is a plus)
  • Team Oriented
  • Maintains a Good Energy Level
  • Thorough and Organized
  • Professional
  • Positive Attitude
  • Must be available to work evenings and weekends for client events
  • Caterease software experience is a Plus

Catering Sales and Event Planner Benefits

  • Great working environment
  • Heath Insurance
  • 2 weeks vacation plus 5 paid holidays
  • Annual Bonus
  • Staff meals
  • Huge growth potential
At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share. JOB ID: 147164#post

Jamie Klüg

To Apply for this Job Click HereCompany DescriptionGoodwin Recruiting (Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023) is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality.

Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do.

We are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with. Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in their field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike.Company DescriptionGoodwin Recruiting (Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023) is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality. \r
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Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do. \r
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We are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with. Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in their field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike.

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