Catering Event Coordinator

Award winning, Dallas based , off premise catering company, Culinary Art Catering, is growing our team and seeking a full time, Client Services Manager.

This position is responsible for communicating with and assisting our booked clients through the completion and finalization of their events. Attention to detail and outstanding customer service skills are a must! Your duties include:

Finalizing clients menus and rental selections

Preparing banquet event orders

Collecting scheduled payments

Creating event timelines

Maintaining client files

Communicating client's selections with the production staff

Day of representation at the event location (typically on weekends and evenings)

Ensuring event is set up to clients specifications

Instructing and supervising event staff

Onsite contact for client and venue during the event

Post event follow up with the client

This position will also assist the sales manager with preparing proposals and following up with potential and booked clients as required. This is a full time position.

Amazing events with strict attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and, of course, the most delicious food available are the cornerstones of our company. We are seeking someone with a passion for hospitality, professional appearance, positive attitude, willingness to learn and desire to provide our clients with an exemplary experience from start to finish.

The ideal candidate will have outstanding customer service skills and some knowledge of weddings and events.

This position will point directly to the Director of Catering Sales.

Must be a quick learner and a team player who is willing to follow companies policies, strategies and protocol.

Must have own transportation

Ability to work evenings and weekends, especially Saturday evenings

Must be physically capable of standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 25 lbs and moving tables and chairs if needed

Must be proficient with computers and MS office products

Must be able to work in fast paced environment

Must be able to multi task

Candidate must be able to handle difficult and/or demanding situations or clients with a calm and professional demeanor

Must be detail oriented and organized

Must be capable of adapting to an almost completely paperless work environment

Must be a go-getter and self motivated

Must have a college degree

We offer a competitive salary plus bonuses. Our compensation package includes : Health & Dental Insurance

Paid Sick & PTO Days

Paid Vacations

401K with 4% match

Only local candidates will be considered. Please do not call regarding this position. Only applicants applying through the site or via email will be considered.