Catering Sales and Event Associate

Job overview

The Catering Sales and Event Associate role is onsite in San Diego, CA, with annual pay of $65,000–$110,000. The Wild Thyme Company provides off-premise catering and event services in San Diego, creating local and seasonal cuisine for clients. The role converts catering inquiries into sales and develops client-specific menus and proposals. By coordinating with clients, venues, planners, chefs, and operations colleagues, the associate helps document event requirements and prepare events for successful execution.

What you'll do

• Convert incoming leads into confirmed catering sales across wedding, corporate, and social markets
• create and execute an annual sales plan with monthly deliverables
• develop business opportunities and client relationships
• participate in marketing meetings and sales initiatives
• maintain relationships with clients, venues, and planners
• conduct client meetings, tastings, and site visits
• write menus and proposals tailored to client vision and budget
• and partner with chefs on menus.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

catering sales

event associate

the wild thyme company

san diego ca

full-time

$65,000–$110,000/year

lead conversion

client relationships

event planning

menu development

sales plan

client tastings

site visits

catering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting emphasizes collaboration with Culinary and Operations teams and the company’s stated High 5 Values: Respect, commitment to excellence, collaboration, passion for food and hospitality, and positive teamwork.

About the employer

The Wild Thyme Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Caterers. Sector: 72.