Catering Sales Manager

Company: Grande Colonial
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: SUMMARY Prospects and solicits social and corporate markets to generate new catering business to ensure monthly/annual catering goals are met. Plans and administers all catering and group events by assuring that the following duties are accomplished personally and through subordinates Ideal Candidate: Previous experience in private dining sales in a hotel or restaurant setting. Understanding of guest service and needs. Ability to see small details that enhance a guest experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: The Private Dining Sales Manager Maintains established customer relations and generates new relationships, they consistently solicits new clients through phone calls, emails and local outside sales calls. Minimum requirement of ten new, ten old, and ten existing target account calls monthly. They handle account details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented. They conducts property tours and prepare information for site inspections. They conduct competitive set site tours; build relationship with competitive set to gain referrals. They maintain and build relationships with San Diego wedding planners to focus on rehearsal dinners and brunches. They attend industry related meetings and events. They organizes and attend scheduled sales department related meetings. They conduct local outside sales calls to promote the hotel and review competition reader boards to develop leads. They meet budgeted sales catering goals of food, beverage, room rental, and audio/visual. They are responsible for monthly forecast reports. They are responsible for detailing of all events. Requirements:

Keywords: Grande Colonial, Highland , Catering Sales Manager, Hospitality & Tourism , San Diego, California