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Bridging the Gap between Sales & Culinary – How to Collaborate to Create a Win-Win for Both Departments

David Anderson  (Executive Chef, Catering By Design)

Allie Piazza  (Director of Sales & Marketing, Catering By Design)

Location: 16B

Date: Tuesday, February 13

Time: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass - Get your pass now!

Track: CS-Sales, CS-Culinary Business & Operations

Theme: LCA member

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: Intermediate

Leading Caterers of America

It's the age old rivalry of sales vs. operations; but what if we told you that simpatico was possible between your Culinary Team and your Sales Team? When these two departments are on the same page, the sky's the limit for what your company can achieve. All it takes is a little bit of open-mindedness and a willingness to learn from each other. If these two departments aren't in constant communication with each other, your company could be missing out on some big opportunities. Here we'll discuss the importance of fostering a collaborative environment to grow your business, be more creative, and give your clients the best possible product.