Catering Sales Manager

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 Magazines Hot List and has earned accolades fromEater Time OutandThe 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 NetflixsSchool of Chocolatewinner Executive Chef Juan Gutierrez. Join a team dedicated to excellence in one of Chicagos most talked-about new openings.

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
• 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

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 youre ready to be a part of what we do next then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!

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• Manage the restaurants 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

• 2 years of catering sales management experience
• Skilled in developing guest rapport