Catering Sales Manager

RPM Italian • Chicago, IL

17h • $55,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed