24 Oct
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Knight Gourmet
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New Delhi
24 Oct
Knight Gourmet
New Delhi
Company Description Knight Gourmet is an award-winning stadium and premium event hospitality management company specializing in large-scale catering and end-to-end event F&B; solutions. Since 2013, the company has delivered over 1,000 hospitality engagements across 17 states and 52 cities, serving more than 3 million guests through four regional offices.
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Gourmet partners with leading corporations, government bodies, venue owners, and event organizers across India and international markets to provide seamless guest experiences. Its client portfolio includes globally recognized brands and major sporting leagues, as well as premier exhibition and venue partners.
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Gourmet’s core expertise spans stadium and sports hospitality, venue hospitality, premium event hospitality, large-scale catering, food court operations, and event F&B; infrastructure.
Role Description The Director of Catering Sales is a full-time, hybrid role based in New Delhi, with flexibility for partial work-from-home. This role is responsible for leading catering sales strategy, driving revenue growth, and developing long-term client relationships across corporate, government, sports, exhibition, and live entertainment segments. Day-to-day activities include identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, managing key accounts, preparing proposals and bids, and overseeing contract negotiations in coordination with operations and finance teams.
The Director will collaborate closely with event management and culinary teams to design tailored catering solutions,
ensure service delivery aligns with client expectations, and maintain high standards of customer satisfaction. This role also involves building and mentoring a sales team, monitoring performance metrics, and providing regular sales forecasts and market insights to leadership.
Qualifications
- Solid expertise in Catering Sales and Sales leadership, with a track record of achieving revenue targets in large-scale or premium event environments.
- Demonstrated ability in Customer Satisfaction and Customer Service, ensuring high-quality guest experiences and effective issue resolution.
- Hands-on experience in Event Management, particularly in coordinating catering solutions for stadiums, venues, exhibitions, or large corporate events.
- Proficiency in developing sales strategies, pipeline management, and using CRM or sales management tools.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience leading and mentoring sales teams, including performance management and capability building.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or a related field; advanced education or certifications in hospitality or event management are an advantage.
- Prior experience in hospitality, catering, or event services within India or similar markets is highly desirable.
📌 Director of Catering Sales (New Delhi)
🏢 Knight Gourmet
📍 New Delhi