Promote, organize and carry out events for corporate and social clients. Execute sales strategies/programs primarily designed to increase catering events, maximize revenues and promote a positive image of Chef's Choice Catering. Provide menu planning, rental details and address budgetary concerns for clients. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!MINIMUM 2+ years of event planning and/or catering sales experience Excellent customer service skills Proficient Microsoft Office skills Strong oral/written communication and organizational skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail DESIRED Bachelor's Degree Any community catering and event sales experience Any experience working with Caterease catering software Strong culinary knowledge Solicit new catering accounts and actively sell catering services to current clients in order to accomplish aggressive sales goals Develop and maintain strategic relationships with new and existing clients and venues Meet with clients, venues and vendors to orchestrate menus and rental agreements and determine event requirements Manage off-premises events to ensure customer satisfaction Maintain a high level of knowledge of market trends, customer needs and competitive activity within the events and catering industries Manage Chef's Choice Catering's presence on social media sites (e.g., Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, etc.). Attend local area wedding expos and community marketing/networking events Manage relationships with several area venues to ensure all client and company needs are addressed Maintain flexibility to work any shift Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
