HSS Hospitality Staffing Solutions (HSS) is recognized as the largest national hospitality staffing company today serving over 900 hotels nationwide. Our commitment to quality in servicing hospitality clients has earned HSS the trust and respect of the best hotel brands in the business. We are committed to finding and placing the best hospitality talent in the industry!
HSS Is seeking a Catering Sales Manager for our client that has a Property in Chicago, IL area.
We are seeking a Catering Sales Manager to drive revenue by securing and coordinating meetings, banquets, social events, and corporate functions. This role is responsible for developing client relationships, managing the sales process from prospecting through event execution, and collaborating closely with the culinary, banquet, and operations teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively prospect, solicit, and secure catering business including corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, and social events.
- Respond to client inquiries, prepare proposals, and negotiate contracts to close catering and banquet sales.
- Coordinate event details with clients including menus, room setup, timelines, and audiovisual requirements.
- Partner with the Sales, Culinary, and Banquet teams to ensure seamless event execution and guest satisfaction.
- Conduct site tours and client meetings to showcase event spaces and services.
- Manage event orders and ensure accurate communication of all details to operational departments.
- Monitor event revenue and contribute to achieving departmental sales goals.
- Maintain strong relationships with local businesses, event planners, and community organizations.
- Ensure compliance with hotel standards, service procedures, and safety regulations.
- Participate in sales meetings, forecasting, and reporting on catering revenue performance.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-3 years of catering sales, event sales, or hospitality sales experience.
- Hotel catering or banquet sales experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of event planning, banquet operations, and food & beverage services.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with sales and event management systems, Microsoft Office, and CRM tools.
- Professional presentation and customer-focused mindset.
Compensation
Competitive base salary ($60K-$85K) plus commission structure
This range represents the minimum and maximum pay that Hospitality Staffing Solutions reasonably and in good faith believes it will pay for this role at the time of posting.
Career growth within hospitality sales and hotel leadership
Benefits
This is a Direct Hire position with our client, the offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance among other benefits as well.
Application Process & Deadline
You can apply for this position or any additional positions by visiting
https://jobs2.smartsearchonline.com/hssstaffing/jobs/
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Hospitality Staffing Solutions (HSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications-without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.