Catering Sales Manager

Company: Tre Dita
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Brand : Brand Logo:About US:Tre 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 FiorentinaOverview:Tre Dita is Hiring Now: CATERING SALES MANAGER!Lettuce Entertain You is looking for a CATERING SALES MANAGER with 2 years of catering sales experience in a restaurant environment.Lettuce is a culinary-driven company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 100+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If youre ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce! EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-VerifySome of Our Catering Sales Manager Benefits:Quarterly BonusBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceDomestic Partner BenefitsPaid Time Off401(k)Responsibilities:Manage the restaurants catering and events to ensure an exceptional guest and employee experienceDevelop and maintain a Lettuce client list using various techniques including but not limited to prospecting and cold callsDevelop 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 goalsAttend tastings and meetings, and collaborate with General Manager and Chef to develop catering menusCultivate and maintain a list of preferred vendorsAssist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goalsPartner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all catering team employees as neededUnderstand and assist as needed with in-house audio visual equipment as neededModel and promote teamwork across all teamsUse tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesyWork a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as neededMove 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 experienceSkilled in developing guest rapportSalary Range: USD $60,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.by Jobble

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