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About Us

Miru, Japanese for view, is located on the 11th floor of the St. Regis Chicago, with a menu featuring sushi, sashimi and raw selections from the sushi bar, complimented by sharable dishes like tempura, skewers and fried rice, as well as a robust wagyu and seafood section.

Overview

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 you’re 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-Verify

Some of Our Catering Sales Manager Benefits:

• Quarterly Bonus
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)

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

Qualifications

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