Outside Catering Sales Representative - Part-Time Fuego Cravings is hiring an energetic, outgoing and results-driven Outside Catering Sales Representative for our Whittier location. We are a growing Mexican fast-casual restaurant known for birria, tacos, burritos, loaded fries, family meals and catering. This is an active outside-sales position—not a restaurant counter or order-taking position. Your primary responsibility will be to visit local businesses, schools and organizations, build relationships and generate new catering orders.

Compensation Starting pay:

$20.00 per hour 10% commission on the first collected order from each new account you personally generate 5% commission on qualifying repeat orders from those accounts for six months Eligible for an increase to $22.00 per hour after successfully completing the 90-day introductory period and achieving established performance goals Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel Paid training Employee discount Opportunities for advancement as the catering sales program expands Commission is calculated on qualifying net food and beverage sales after discounts and excludes sales tax, tips, delivery charges, refunds and canceled orders. Existing Fuego Cravings customers and orders received organically through the restaurant, Toast, Google or other company channels do not qualify unless assigned to the salesperson in writing. Complete commission terms will be provided in a separate written agreement. Schedule Part-time position Monday through Friday Approximately 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Approximately 20 hours per week Occasional earlier or later appointments may be required for school visits, tastings or customer meetings Sales Territory The position will focus on Whittier and nearby communities, including Santa Fe Springs, Pico Rivera, La Mirada, Norwalk and surrounding areas. Primary Responsibilities Visit local businesses, schools, medical offices, warehouses, dealerships, real estate offices, churches, sports organizations and community groups Introduce decision-makers to Fuego Cravings catering services Identify office managers, HR representatives, administrators and other catering decision-makers Conduct cold calls, in-person visits, email outreach and follow-up communication Distribute catering menus, promotional materials and approved food samples Schedule and conduct catering presentations and tastings Generate catering quotes and assist customers with placing their first order Develop recurring catering accounts for staff lunches, meetings, school events, fundraisers, celebrations, sports banquets and company events Follow up consistently with prospects until an order is placed or a final decision is received Maintain accurate records of visits, contacts, follow-ups, quotes, orders and future opportunities Coordinate with restaurant management to ensure catering orders are communicated correctly Follow all approved pricing, discount and promotional guidelines Represent Fuego Cravings professionally throughout the local community Submit a weekly sales report showing activity, opportunities, orders and collected revenue 90-Day Performance Expectations The successful candidate will be expected to work toward the following introductory-period goals: Month 1: Generate at least $3,000 in new collected catering sales Month 2: Generate at least $6,000 in new and repeat collected catering sales Month 3: Generate at least $10,000 in collected catering sales Establish at least three recurring business, school or organization accounts Complete approximately 40 qualified in-person sales visits each week Maintain organized and accurate records of all sales activity Demonstrate consistent follow-up, professional communication and reliable attendance Performance and Introductory Period The first 90 days of employment will be considered an introductory and performance-evaluation period. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory job performance, including sales activity, collected catering revenue, accurate reporting, attendance, professional conduct and compliance with company policies. Failure to demonstrate consistent sales activity or meet the minimum performance expectations established for the position during or at the conclusion of the introductory period may result in corrective action, reassignment or termination of employment. Successful completion of the introductory period does not guarantee continued employment for any specific duration. Employment with Fuego Cravings is at will, meaning either the employee or Fuego Cravings may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable law. Preferred Qualifications Previous outside-sales, catering-sales, restaurant-sales or business-development experience is preferred Experience with cold calling, canvassing or local community outreach is a plus Friendly, confident and comfortable introducing yourself to new people Self-motivated and able to work independently without constant supervision Persistent and comfortable following up with potential customers Strong communication, organization and time-management skills Comfortable working toward measurable sales goals Professional appearance and positive attitude Basic ability to use email, text messaging, spreadsheets and customer-tracking systems Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus, but not required Knowledge of Whittier and surrounding communities is highly desirable Requirements Must have a valid driver's license Must have reliable personal transportation and current automobile insurance Must be willing to drive throughout the assigned local territory Must be able to carry menus, promotional materials and food samples Must be able to lift and carry approximately 25 pounds Must have a reliable phone and be able to communicate with customers and management during scheduled work hours Must be legally authorized to work in the United States The Ideal Candidate You enjoy meeting new people and are not afraid to walk into a business, introduce Fuego Cravings and ask for the person responsible for catering. You understand that successful outside sales requires consistent prospecting and follow-up. You are motivated by earning commission, building long-term customer relationships and seeing your sales grow month after month. This position offers the opportunity to help develop Fuego Cravings' catering sales program in Whittier. If the program is successful, there may be opportunities for additional hours, increased responsibility and advancement as we expand the program to other locations. Fuego Cravings provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Mileage reimbursement Opportunities for advancement Paid training Application Question(s): Shift Availability Monday to Friday 8am to 1pm?

Experience:

B2B sales: 1 year (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

CDL (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Whittier, CA 90603 (Required) Willingness to travel: 100% (Required)

Work Location:

In person