Catering Manager

Catering Manager

Crosby's Kitchen - Niles More Info

6480 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL Full Time
• Salary ($80k - $90k) Expires:
Aug 27, 2026

4 Star Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced Sales and Catering Manager to join our growing team. Our Catering team is proud to bring favorites from Smoke Daddy, Tuco & Blondie, Crosby's Kitchen, Remington's, Frasca, and The Perch to corporate events, intimate at-home parties, weddings, and more. As Sales and Catering Manager, you will be responsible for selling and growing 4 Star Restaurant Group on and offsite catering sales in collaboration with the larger Events & Catering team.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and professional. Your correspondence with clients and vendors is punctual and thorough. You work well both independently and as part of a team. Your impeccable attention to detail carries through from preparing BEO's, to setting up events, to closing out financials. You are motivated equally by making sales and taking the best possible care of your clients.

COMPENSATION This is a salaried role with a competitive base + % of booked business. The average total salary ranges from $80K - $90K based on sales. In addition, the company offers medical, dental and vision with employer contribution, a 401K program with company match as well as dining benefits averaging $4,000 annually.

Maintain and build catering sales at multiple venues and concepts across our 4 Star Hospitality brand

Respond to inquiries daily, ensuring all inquiries are responded to same-day through Triple Seat booking software

Manage event calendar and ensure events are booked to maximum capacity in all rooms and maximum revenue is generated

Maintain strong relationships with corporate, convention, and wedding clients, planners, and guests

Plan and execute new business outreach initiatives to build new clientele

Monthly management of budget and proactively ensuring that sales are at or exceeding budget goal

Communicate event-specific information to appropriate vendors and internal partners

Proper communication with the staffing manager for event needs

Maintain and constantly strive for excellence while supporting the 4 Star Mission Statement of "It's all about the guests"

Creating event proposals and contracts, fielding calls and inquiries, planning staff, menu, rentals and outside rentals

Diligently keep contracts, BEOS, and payments for all events managed, on time, and organized

Respond to feedback and resolve issues in a way that ensures repeat guest visits and that every guest leaves happy

Create event packets including timelines, floor plans, supplier info, service directions, and event notes to ensure a successful event

Create and follow up on all proposals in a timely manner

Participate in and prepare information for weekly meetings with the operations team

On-site for venue visits, walk-throughs

2+ years of event/food and beverage sales

Experience with Triple seat catering software

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to thrive and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Able to manage assignments and deadlines with minimal supervision

Highly organized with attention to detail

Strong sales and business insight

Flexible and adaptive to change

Compensation:
Salary ($80,000.00 - $90,000.00)

Benefits & Perks:
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Dining Discounts

Customer Service Orientation

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Client Needs

Event Planning

Budget Management

Relationship Building