Catering & Event Sales Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

AT LA COCINA , everything we do is done with hospitality for our community and in service of opportunity and inclusivity. Our work is to transform the economic conditions that have put up barriers for women, working-class people, immigrants, and people of color in the food industry through providing affordable kitchen spaces, training, resources, and community to talented entrepreneurs so they can build thriving businesses. We center entrepreneurs in everything that we do, including making working directly with entrepreneurs a requirement for all employees at the organization. We seek passionate, mission-driven individuals who share our passion for the transformative power of food to change lives and reshape current social and political structures. We’re able to achieve our goals because of the energy you bring and share with others. You can learn more about the organization at www.lacocinasf.org.

JOB SUMMARY \u007C Support La Cocina by generating revenue for and contributing to the general well being of the organization, and to support the entrepreneurs by brokering access to market opportunities, coordinating catering events, and delivering hands-on coaching and technical assistance.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THE CATERING & EVENT SALES COORDINATOR ROLE AT LA COCINA

DRIVE SALES

• Achieve or exceed quarterly sales goals for catering, events, venue rental, and bar services.
• Implement strategic and creative tactics to drive revenue growth, cultivate customers, and increase brand visibility, boosting lead-to-sale conversion by 5%.
• Increase profitability and customer satisfaction by tailoring, cross-promoting, and upselling service and product offerings.

CATERING & EVENT COORDINATION

CLIENT CULTIVATION

BE A STRATEGIC PARTNER

ECOSYSTEM BUILDING

CENTERING THE ENTREPRENEURS

Additional duties may be assigned, including supporting the sales team and participating in organization-wide initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE AT LA COCINA

Annual salary determined based on candidate skills and qualifications

TIME OFF RESTRICTIONS Avoid substantial time off during high catering seasons (Spring Gala Season : May – June, Fall Catering Season : September – November,  Holiday Season : December-January), any major fundraising campaigns, all La Cocina development special events and for any large donor or partner commitments. This may include nights and weekends.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY La Cocina is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.