Position Overview:
Catering by Andrew is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Catering Sales Manager with experience or interest in catering to join our team. This full-time role offers a diverse and flexible schedule, including occasional travel to venues, private residences, and synagogues, with availability required on nights and weekends based on event needs.
The Catering Sales Manager will be responsible for generating and managing a high volume of event bookings, particularly weddings and lifecycle events, while upholding Catering by Andrew's commitment to excellence, service, and kosher standards. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality andย exceptionally organized. Experience with kosher clientele or observance of kosher dietary laws is a significant plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of event sales and planning from initial inquiry through execution, ensuring a seamless client experience that meets both service and kosher compliance expectations.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of clients, with a strong emphasis on weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and kosher lifecycle events.
- Serve as the primary liaison between clients, vendors, and internal departments, ensuring clear communication and adherence to kosher protocols, including working with kosher supervisors as needed.
- Utilize software platforms such as Caterease, Nowsta, Social Tables, Tripleseat, and AllSeated to manage event logistics efficiently.
- Contribute to a team-oriented environment with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset, especially in adapting events to kosher requirements.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in catering sales or event planning; experience with kosher catering or Jewish lifecycle events is strongly preferred.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneouslyย
- Experience with event industry platforms (e.g., Caterease, Nowsta, Social Tables, Tripleseat, AllSeated) is highly desirable.
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and a client-first attitude are essential.
- Must consistently represent Catering by Andrew with professionalism and uphold our high standards of service and kosher integrity.
Company Description
Gourmet Caterers is New England's leading caterer
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Company Description
Gourmet Caterers is the New England regionโs premier caterer. For over 50 years, Gourmet Caterers has earned an excellent reputation for creating exceptional food service experiences of every size and level of complexity. The company manages food, drink events, and hospitality services at museums, libraries, performing arts centers, offices, and other venues from the Berkshires to Boston. Gourmet is headquartered in Boston and has an outstanding team of hospitality professionals dedicated to fulfilling the companyโs mission to treat people well.