Catering Specialist

Leeann Chin

Are you ready for a career with an iconic Minnesota-based company? Reach your full potential with LEEANN CHIN! We want to invest in YOU so YOU can grow and succeed with US!

Who We Are:

For 45 years, Leeann Chin has been a cherished Minnesota staple, now serving our fans across 35 convenient locations throughout the Twin Cities. We are proud to be consistently voted the "Best Chinese Food" and "Best Takeout Food" in the region. With a legacy built on quality and community, we have won numerous local and national awards by staying deeply involved in the neighborhoods we serve. We are currently seeking a Corporate Catering Specialist to join our team and help us continue to bring our famous flavors to businesses across the metro!

What You'll Do:

The Catering Specialist reports to the Director of Corporate Catering & Sales. In this role, you will be a key driver in expanding our catering footprint and ensuring our guests receive the "saucy, glossy," and fresh experience Leeann Chin is known for. In this role, we are looking for a high-energy professional with a passion for great hospitality who is eager to help build the business.

• Sales & Outreach: Support daily catering and delivery operations through proactive sales activities, direct outreach, and lead generation to grow the Leeann Chin brand.
• Account Management: Engage with corporate clients to identify opportunities, create tailored proposals/contracts, and execute closing strategies.
• Operational Synergy: Collaborate with the Director, Assistant Director and Delivery Team to ensure seamless execution from order to front door. Build strong relationships with store-level operations to ensure brand standards are met.
• Performance Tracking: Utilize CRM platforms, Outlook, AI, and modern digital tools to manage client data, maximize strategic planning, and meet sales metrics.
• Project Support: Lead or assist in local store marketing and or special community-focused initiatives or brand projects as assigned by leadership.

What You'll Bring:

• Sales Drive: High-level of comfort with cold calling, relationship building, and closing business opportunities.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of current sales or high-volume hospitality experience.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills with a "guest-first" mentality.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and a quick learner of CRM software and digital sales tools.
• Precision: Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and time-management skills; able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity: A results-oriented individual who represents themselves and the brand with the highest level of professionalism.
• Adaptability: Works well under pressure and is able to take direction while also working independently to solve problems.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Benefits Package – Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401K match program.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Because work-life balance matters!
• Opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and being part of a team that values people in position and operational excellence.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off