Catering Sales Manager

About USTre Dita, opening fall 2023 in the St Regis Chicago, will be led by award-winning Chef Evan Funke of the acclaimed Felix Trattoria, Mother Wolf and Funke, and will feature a "pasta lab" preparing fresh, handmade pasta daily, classic Italian steaks like bistecca FiorentinaOverviewTreDita isHiring 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 & wellnessWhy 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 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you're ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-VerifyResponsibilities* 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 poundsQualifications* 2+ years of catering sales management experience* Skilled in developing guest rapportSalary RangeUSD $55,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.