What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant Catering Sales Manager position at Goodwin Recruiting?
Restaurant Catering Sales Manager
Location: Chicago Area & Suburbs
We’re a locally owned restaurant group with a passion for fresh, high-quality food and genuine hospitality. As we expand our catering program, we’re looking for a Restaurant Catering Sales Manager who thrives on building relationships, driving sales, and creating memorable food experiences for schools, nonprofits, businesses, and community partners.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the face of our catering brand in the community, building strong partnerships.
- Generate new business through outreach, referrals, and networking.
- Create customized catering proposals and close sales to meet revenue goals.
- Collaborate with the culinary and operations teams to deliver seamless events.
- Attend community events, fundraisers, and networking opportunities to showcase our catering offerings.
- Track leads, sales activity, and client feedback to inform growth strategies.
What We’re Looking For
- 2 years in catering sales, hospitality, community outreach, or event planning.
- Valid driver's (travel between locations required)
- Strong communication, networking, and presentation skills.
- Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Passion for community engagement and representing a local brand.
- Flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft 365.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive base salary commission/bonus opportunities.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Career growth potential within a respected, growing restaurant group.
- The opportunity to connect with and give back to your community.
If you’re ready to combine your love for hospitality, community, and sales, we’d love to meet you!
JOB ID: 180324 #postMichael Curatolo
Salary : $65,000