Offsite Catering Events Manager

RPM Steak • Chicago, IL

9h • $55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is hiring an Offsite Catering Events Manager for the RPM Steak and RPM Italian team. The role manages offsite catered events, develops new catering business, and coordinates event proposals, staffing, logistics, payments, and client communications. The position involves working across multiple sites on varied days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, with overnight travel as needed. A vehicle is provided for transporting food, furniture, and equipment; the employee must provide proof of a current driver’s license and MVR compliance. The stated salary range is USD $55,000–$75,000 per year, with a commission structure.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of catering events management experience.
• Experience with cold calling.
• Skilled at developing guest rapport.
• Must provide proof of a current driver’s license and MVR compliance.
• Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise offsite catered events.
• Solicit new catering clients through prospecting and cold calling.
• Develop and accurately write catering proposals and contracts, following specific offsite event instructions.
• Staff catering events, supervise employees working the events, and clearly communicate event details to employees.
• Load, transport, and unload food, furniture, and equipment to offsite events or designated storage space using the vehicle provided.
• Attend tastings and weekly catering meetings.
• Accurately record and account for items ordered, process payments, and balance sales and receipts.
• Respond to client and guest questions and schedule catering events in the online system.
• Model and promote teamwork across teams.
• Use tact and good judgment when handling challenges involving guests, vendors, and employees, responding with patience and courtesy.
• Work varied days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, at multiple sites; overnight travel may be required as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission structure
• Paid time off, including paid holidays, personal days, and vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life, accident protection, and critical illness insurance
• Domestic partner benefits
• Restaurant discounts
• Employee assistance program focused on mental health and wellness
• Career-long training and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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