Lettuce Entertain You

Independent, family-owned restaurant group

Catering Sales Manager

Account ExecutiveUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of catering sales management experience.
Ability to develop rapport with guests.
Ability to work a variety of days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, at multiple sites, with or without overnight travel, as needed.
Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 25 pounds often, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Manage the restaurant’s catering and events to ensure an exceptional guest and employee experience.
Develop and maintain a client list using techniques including prospecting and cold calls.
Develop and write catering proposals, contracts, and event orders; schedule catering events in the online system; respond to client and guest questions; and work toward achieving sales goals.
Attend tastings and meetings, and collaborate with the General Manager and Chef to develop catering menus.
Cultivate and maintain a list of preferred vendors.
Assist the General Manager in managing costs, driving sales, and growing the business in support of financial goals.
Partner with the General Manager and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop catering team employees as needed.
Understand and assist with in-house audiovisual equipment as needed.
Model and promote teamwork across teams.
Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors, and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy.

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About US

RPM Italian is a modern Italian restaurant showcasing housemade pastas, fresh seafood and celebrated Italian classics in a chic downtown setting.

Overview

RPM Italian is Hiring Now: CATERING SALES MANAGER!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Catering Sales Manager with 2 years of catering sales experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits:

Competitive Salary + Commission Structure
Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
401(k)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 110 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 60 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!

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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

Qualifications

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

Salary Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.

About the Company

Lettuce Entertain You

Independent, family-owned restaurant group

Lettuce Entertain You is a Chicago-based, independent, family-owned restaurant group that owns, manages and licenses more than 110 restaurants across several states. It operates a diverse portfolio of concepts, from fast casual to fine dining, including brands like R.J. Grunts, Aba, Hub 51, Wildfire, RPM Italian, M Burger, Shaw’s Crab House, Mon Ami Gabi, and Beatrix. The company focuses on attracting and developing people with creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit, providing extensive training and rewarding talent and drive. Its product line is not a single dish but a collection of restaurant concepts and dining experiences under one organizational umbrella. The goal is to be the best in the business by cultivating talent, creativity, and high standards in hospitality, food, and service, across its growing portfolio.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1971

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