Offsite Catering Events Manager
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Management$55k/yrFull-time
RPM Steak brings a chef-driven approach to a traditional steakhouse menu, creating contemporary fine dining with a glamorous and urban feel. The RPM Steak and RPM Italian Team is Hiring Now OFFSITE CATERING EVENTS MANAGER! Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for an Offsite Catering Events Manager with 2 years of catering events experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities. A Few of Our Benefits Competitive Salary + Commission StructurePaid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation401(k)Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceLife, Accident Protection & Critical Illness InsuranceDomestic Partner BenefitsRestaurant DiscountsEmployee 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 Manage and supervise offsite catered eventsSolicit new catering clients through prospecting and cold callingDevelop and accurately write catering proposals and contracts; follow specific offsite event instructionsStaff all catering events, supervise employees working the event, and clearly communicate all details to employeesLoad, transport and unload food, furniture and equipment to off-site events or designated storage space using vehicle provided in variable traffic (must provide proof of current drivers license and MVR compliance)Attend tastings and weekly catering meetingsAccurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and balance all sales/receipts Respond to client and guest questions and schedule catering events in online systemModel and promote teamwork across all teamsUse tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesyWork a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as neededMove and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds2+ years of catering events management experienceExperienced with cold callingSkilled in developing guest rapport USD $55,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.