Catering Sales Manager — Drive Memorable Events

Lettuce Escape; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & commission

Paid time off & holidays

401(k)

Medical insurance (BCBS)

Dental & Vision insurance

Life, accident & critical illness

Domestic partner benefits

Restaurant discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking a Catering Sales Manager for RPM Italian to lead catering events and grow a premium client roster in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires 2+ years in catering sales management, a talent for building client relationships, and collaboration with the GM and Chef on menus and events. Expect diverse shifts and travel as needed, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of catering sales management experience.
• Skilled in developing guest rapport.

Responsibilities

• Manage the restaurant’s catering and events to ensure an exceptional guest and employee experience.
• Develop and maintain a Lettuce client list using various techniques including but not limited to prospecting and cold calls.
• Develop and write catering proposals, contracts and event orders; schedule catering events in online system; respond to client and guest questions; and work toward achieving sales goals.
• Attend tastings and meetings, and collaborate with General Manager and Chef to develop catering menus.
• Cultivate and maintain a list of preferred vendors
• Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals.
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all catering team employees as needed
• Understand and assist as needed with in-house audio visual equipment as needed
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Skills

Catering sales management

Guest rapport development

Job description

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking a Catering Sales Manager for RPM Italian to lead catering events and grow a premium client roster in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires 2+ years in catering sales management, a talent for building client relationships, and collaboration with the GM and Chef on menus and events. Expect diverse shifts and travel as needed, with a comprehensive benefits package.