Catering Sales Manager — Events & Growth Leader

Lettuce Escape; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Commission

PTO & Holidays

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

EAP

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking a Catering Sales Manager to lead catering events and drive revenue for a Chicago-area portfolio.

This role requires 2+ years of catering sales management experience, with a focus on developing guest rapport, writing proposals, and collaborating with the GM and Chef to craft menus. The position offers benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years catering sales management experience.

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 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.

Skills

Catering sales

Guest rapport

Job description

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking a Catering Sales Manager to lead catering events and drive revenue for a Chicago-area portfolio.

This role requires 2+ years of catering sales management experience, with a focus on developing guest rapport, writing proposals, and collaborating with the GM and Chef to craft menus. The position offers benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth.