Now Hiring - Confidential - Professional Services Director of Catering Sales & Operations in Dallas, TX

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Job Title: Off-Site Catering Director & Sales Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid/On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role One of DFW's quickly growing restaurant groups is seeking a high-energy, results-driven Catering Director to lead our Restaurant Group's Catering Sales in the DFW market. This is a dual-impact role: * Your key responsibility is proactively hunting for new corporate and social off-site catering opportunities. * You will be planning the details of the events and effectively communicating the event details to the execution team You aren't just selling a party; you are selling a flawless execution of our brand's reputation. Key Responsibilities Proactive Business Development: Actively identify and secure new B2B and social catering opportunities throughout DFW. You will be expected to network with local businesses, event planners, and corporate offices to build a robust pipeline. It's a full time job - you are either planning catering or selling catering! Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, creating custom proposals, managing contracts, and "hand holding the guest" to ensure their vision is realized. Event Accountability: Communicate to our team so they can effectively manage all logistics for off-site events. Our team does the actual execution, but you are accountable to oversight of the results. On-Site Oversight: When necessary, lead the "day-of" execution for major events to troubleshoot issues in real-time and maintain the highest level of service excellence. What We 're Looking For Experience: 2+ years in Catering Sales or Event Management, specifically within the DFW market. A proven track record of hitting sales targets is essential. Local Knowledge: A strong network of local corporate contacts and a deep understanding of the DFW event landscape. Operational Knowledge: You don't have to execute the events, but you have to understand how event executions works as you plan and sell events. Flexibility: This is a great role for someone wanting to work remotely - we have multiple restaurants in which you can "office" or work from home. This is hospitality; evening and weekend availability is required based on the event calendar. You are not "on call" 24/7 - we create flexible schedules to ensure work/life balance. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills. We are a large company with multiple locations and leadership teams. We demand constant communication via our company slack channels. Compensation & Benefits Base + Commission: This should be a HIGH EARNING position, $80-150k via a combination of base salary & sales commission. Uncapped Commission: Competitive percentage on all new and recurring booked business, including on-site referrals. Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Paid Time Off; Company cell phone Growth: The opportunity to build and scale a catering department within a rapidly expanding company (new locations opening summer 2026) Pay: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person