Audiovisual, Automotive Sales, Beverages, Business Growth, Business Support, Calendar Management, Catering Services, Cold Calling Skills, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Dental Insurance, Develop and Maintain Customers, Employee Assistance Plan, Health Insurance, Insurance, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Meet Sales Quota, Menu Development, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Restaurant, Revenue Growth, SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), Sales, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Team Player, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30 days ago
About US
Crying Tiger is the celebrated new Southeast Asian concept from James Beard Award Finalist Chef Thai Dang (HaiSous) and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Located in the heart of River North at 51 W. Hubbard Street, Crying Tiger was recently named #1 on Chicago Magazine's Hot List and has earned accolades from Eater, Time Out, and The Infatuation. Our culinary program explores the vibrant flavors of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Southeast Asia, featuring a world-class beverage program by Partner Kevin Beary (of Three Dots and a Dash and Gus'' Sip & Dip) and desserts by Netflix's School of Chocolate winner, Executive Chef Juan Gutierrez. Join a team dedicated to excellence in one of Chicago's most talked-about new openings.
Overview
Crying Tiger is Hiring 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
Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness
Why 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-Verify
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