Catering Sales Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Commission Plan  

Where Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come Alive

At Wolfgang Puck Catering, great careers are crafted the same way great food is — with passion, intention, and the right people around you. We hire for curiosity, spirit, and heart, and we invest in everything you bring to the table. Through mentorship, real development, and a clear path to leadership, we're committed to your journey — not just your job title. Come be part of something that challenges and champions you in equal measure.

"I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far." — Wolfgang Puck

Success on our team starts with our culture:

• We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
• A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.  
• Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
• We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.  
• We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life.  We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
• We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).   
• Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

Job Summary

Step into the role of  Catering Sales Manager with Wolfgang Puck Catering and help expand our world-renowned brand across the Los Angeles market. This dynamic position is ideal for a motivated sales professional who loves building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and bringing memorable events to life. You’ll represent a hospitality icon while driving growth behind our offsite events and partnerships, all within a collaborative, creative, and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business through networking, partnerships, referrals, and strategic outreach.

• Secure and close offsite event bookings, including corporate, social, and branded hospitality experiences.

• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline, driving measurable results and contributing to team goals.

• Build tailored proposals and contracts that reflect client needs and Wolfgang Puck’s premium standards.

• Cultivate strong relationships with corporate clients, planners, venue partners, and community collaborators.

• Identify and pursue new revenue channels and partnerships to drive growth across Southern California.

• Represent the brand at trade shows, networking events, and industry functions to enhance visibility.

• Partner with internal teams to ensure a seamless handoff and exceptional client experience.

• Maintain accurate tracking of outreach, pipeline, and sales activity in CRM systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant sales experience in off-premise catering, hospitality, events, or B2B environments.

• Demonstrated success in managing the full sales cycle and closing high-value opportunities.

• Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.

• Proven ability to develop new client relationships and achieve sales goals.

• Motivated, organized, and proactive with the support of a collaborative team.

• Proficient in CRM tools, sales reporting, and pipeline management.

• A polished, professional presence with a passion for hospitality and creativity.

Apply to Wolfgang Puck Catering today!

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

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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:

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace.

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.

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Req ID: 1556070

Wolfgang Puck Catering 

Michael Abbey 

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