Offsite Catering Events Manager

About US
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RPM Steak brings a chef-driven approach to a traditional steakhouse menu, creating contemporary fine dining with a glamorous and urban feel.

Overview
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**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 Structure
* Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
* 401(k)
* Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
* Dental & Vision Insurance
* Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
* Domestic Partner Benefits
* Restaurant Discounts
* Employee 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

Responsibilities
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* Manage and supervise offsite catered events
* Solicit new catering clients through prospecting and cold calling
* Develop and accurately write catering proposals and contracts; follow specific offsite event instructions
* Staff all catering events, supervise employees working the event, and clearly communicate all details to employees
* Load, 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 meetings
* Accurately 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 system
* Model and promote teamwork across all teams
* Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
* Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
* 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
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* 2+ years of catering events management experience
* Experienced with cold calling
* Skilled in developing guest rapport

Salary Range
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USD $55,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.