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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:
Miru is 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:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
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Dental & Vision Insurance
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Domestic Partner Benefits
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Paid Time Off
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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
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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
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Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
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Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all catering team employees as needed
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Understand and assist as needed with in-house audio visual equipment as needed
- Model and promote teamwork across all teams
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Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
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Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
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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
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Skilled in developing guest rapport
Salary Range: USD $60,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.