Restaurant Catering Sales Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!