Director of Catering Sales

About the role

The Director of Catering Sales will lead the team responsible for creating memorable fan experiences and signature New Mexico-inspired moments at UNM Athletics venues. This role is responsible for driving catering revenue growth and overseeing all internal and external catering events.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, and develops managers
• Creates reports of operating statements and operational budgets
• Creates catering activities, books, plans, and directed functions
• Prepares and monitors budgets; financial targets and forecasts
• Maintains local clients database and builds relationships with new vendors
• Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Proven track record for meeting sales goals
• Strong knowledge of current food and industry trends and fine dining points of service
• A minimum of three to five years of experience in hospitality industry including two years’ experience in catering sales
• Supervisory, scheduling, training, and coaching skills
• The ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and clean-up
• Knowledge of A/V equipment with the ability to set up and break down for events
• Superior quantitative, oral, and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes, and possesses attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Proactive mindset and able to remain calm under pressure to anticipate and support changes in our business
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• Exceptional client relations and customer service abilities

About Levy at UNM

Levy is the official hospitality partner of the University of New Mexico (UNM) Athletics, home of the UNM Lobos. Levy provides management and oversight of food and beverage programs throughout UNM Athletics facilities. Concessions, suites, group sales, and non-game-day functions are the driving forces behind our commitment to service excellence. The Levy management team delivers show-quality hospitality experiences at the iconic UNM Arena (The Pit) and UNM Stadium.

Hiring Manager

Ray Velasquez | Recruiter: EVAN E GONZALES

Main Office

(505) 925 - 1576

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Levy at UNM

Levy is proud to be the hospitality partner for the University of New Mexico (UNM) Athletics: Home of the New Mexico Lobos!

Pay

$51,000 - $67,000

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanFlexible Time Off PlanPaid Parental LeaveHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Personal LeaveAssociate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)