Job Description:

Culinaire

Position Title: Director of Catering Sales 

Salary: $65,000 to $70,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Commission 

 

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as our top priority, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests.

www.culinaireintl.com Job Summary

Working as the Director of Catering Sales you will effectively produce and generate new bsuiness for catering and events and help coordinate and oversee client satisfaction during the events.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

* Hires, trains and develops managers, and is actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures

* Creates reports of operating statements and operational budgets, and reviews the collection of receivables

* Catering activities, books, plans & directed functions

* Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders

* Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP

* Maintains local clients database and builds and maintains relationship with vendors

* Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

* Prepares and monitors budgets; financial targets and forecasts

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Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience

* Proven track record for meeting sales goals and revenue genration

* Strong knowledge of current food, industry trends and fine dining points of service

* A minimum of five to eight years of experience in hospitality industry including three years’ experience in catering sales

* Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills

* Ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction

* Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs

* The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean-up is also essential

* 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 must possess

* attention to detail

* Excellent overall computer skills with 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

  Apply to Culinaire today! 
Culinaire is a member of Compass Group USA 
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story

 

Associates at Culinaire 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)

* Paid Parental Leave

* Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Culinaire-Landing-Page_Feb2026.pdf 

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

 

Culinaire maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Culinaire

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Job title

Director of Catering Sales

Position Type

Full Time

Updated Date

10/08/2026

Location(s)

8303 Elmbrook, DALLAS, TX, 75247, United States

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Job ID

1578270

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