Catering Sales & Event Planner

Toronto / Full-Time / elle cuisine

At elle cuisine, we don't just cater events - we design experiences.

For over 15 years, we've built a reputation for culinary excellence, thoughtful hospitality, and elevated execution. We are now seeking a Senior Sales & Event Planner to join our growing team - a dynamic leader who thrives at the intersection of sales, logistics, hospitality, and client experience.

If you are passionate about food, energized by fast-paced environments, and driven to exceed client expectations, this role offers the opportunity to grow alongside an ambitious, expanding company.

Why Join elle cuisine?

• Competitive salary: $65,000-$85,000 (performance review at 6 months)
• Health benefits (after 3-month probation; family options available)
• 10 vacation days
• 5 sick days
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Staff lunch provided on-site
• A collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Opportunity to lead, grow, and shape exceptional events

The Role

As Senior Sales & Event Planner, you will manage a demanding portfolio of clients while overseeing planning and execution from initial inquiry to final event delivery. You will act as the primary client contact, ensuring every event reflects elle cuisine's standards of excellence.

Success in this role is measured by:

• Exceptional client experience & hospitality
• Strong organizational leadership
• Efficient, thoughtful logistics planning
• Clear communication and team collaboration

What You'll Do

Client & Sales Leadership

• Prepare customized menus, quotes, and proposals
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, venues, suppliers, and partners
• Serve as the primary contact throughout the planning process
• Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and grow accounts
• Work toward agreed-upon sales targets in collaboration with leadership

Event Planning & Execution

• Oversee full event logistics including menu planning, production, décor, and execution plans
• Develop detailed Event Detail Sheets (EDSes)
• Coordinate rentals, staffing, printed materials, and packing lists
• Conduct site visits and attend events (evenings/weekends required)
• Collaborate closely with chefs and event managers
• Ensure smooth execution within client budgets

Operations & Inbound Lead Management

• Manage inbound calls and prospective leads
• Maintain client folders and event calendars
• Ensure final menus are confirmed 15 days prior to events
• Support internal coordination and cross-department alignment

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in sales & client management
• Hospitality or food industry background strongly preferred
• Event planning experience is an asset
• Bachelor's degree or college diploma
• Highly detail-oriented with exceptional time management skills
• Comfortable in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
• Flexible schedule (evenings & weekends required during peak season)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & Canva
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (flawless grammar expected)
• Valid G Driver's License with clean record

Who You Are

You are proactive, solution-oriented, and deeply committed to hospitality. You understand that exceptional events are built through precision, teamwork, and genuine care for the client experience. You take initiative, anticipate needs, and bring calm leadership to dynamic environments.

Ready to grow with us?