Offsite Catering Events Manager — Lead Epic Experiences

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + commission

Paid time off

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident & Critical Illness

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking an Offsite Catering Events Manager to lead and supervise all aspects of our offsite catering events in Chicago and surrounding areas. The role requires 2+ years of catering events experience and strong client-facing skills to develop proposals, contracts, and event logistics.

You will prospect new clients, coordinate staff, and ensure flawless execution across multiple sites, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of catering events management experience.
• Experience with cold calling and prospecting new clients.
• Ability to develop guest rapport and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise offsite catered events.
• Solicit new catering clients through prospecting and cold calling.
• Develop and accurately write catering proposals and contracts; follow event instructions.
• Staff all catering events and coordinate communication with employees.

Skills

Cold calling

Guest rapport

Event coordination

Job description

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking an Offsite Catering Events Manager to lead and supervise all aspects of our offsite catering events in Chicago and surrounding areas. The role requires 2+ years of catering events experience and strong client-facing skills to develop proposals, contracts, and event logistics.

You will prospect new clients, coordinate staff, and ensure flawless execution across multiple sites, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.