Catering Sales Manager

CATERING SALES MANAGER! Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Catering Sales Manager with 2 years of catering sales experience.

About Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

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

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 90 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring.

We proudly serve guests at more than 55 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!

EOE.

Develop and maintain a Lettuce client list using various techniques including but not limited to prospecting and cold calls

Responsibilities

• 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
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams

Requirements

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

Pay

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

Benefits

• We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.
• 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?

• We participate in E-Verify Responsibilities Manage the restaurant’s catering and events to ensure an exceptional guest and employee experience
• 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

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