Catering Sales Manager

Founded in 2009 by Nicole and Stephan Outrequin Quaisser as a single concept, named after the couple’s two children Luc and Mary. LM Restaurant Group remains a family-owned hospitality company that specializes in creating local gathering places that deliver great food and down-to-the-last detail service. LM is now 350 team members strong. Our portfolio includes an eclectic assortment of hotel restaurants and catering & event venues that all share a common goal: making people feel cared for especially when it comes to our team!

LM Catering & Events includes Lacuna Events by LM, LM Studio, Twenty-Six Chicago and Sky on Nine.

LM Restaurants currently include Evanston Corner Bistro, Grant Park Bistro, River North Bistro, Land & Lake Kitchen, and Land & Lake Rosemont.

About LM Catering

LM Catering & Events delivers professionally managed events on virtually any scale, for both private and corporate events, for clients who crave expertly managed, authentic urban event experiences. Our customers look to us because we’re a little artsy, a little unconventional, we pay attention to the last detail, and never leave anything to chance. The majority of our events are hosted within our utterly unique venues with outstanding views of the city, but we will also go to our clients if they prefer.

About the role: Catering Sales Manager

LM Catering & Events is looking for a talented Venue & Catering Sales Manager to join our growing team. The primary focus of this position will be to establish strong client relationships and actively sell LM’s catering services and one-of-a-kind event spaces. Ideal candidates will be passionate about working as part of a team and extremely comfortable with working in a client facing role. 

This position will be responsible for coordinating events and ensuring all catering services exceed guest expectations. Their duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining strong client relationships throughout the planning process and through post-event
• Prepare proposals and contracts for both the venue and catering, addendums, and track the completion status.
• Working with clients to put together a creative menu and efficient timeline for their event.
• Providing an engaging experience to potential clients visiting the venue.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written, are vital for this position as they will need to regularly work closely with not only clients but with the leadership team, catering team members, and hourly employees both in the FOH and BOH. 

Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude and be a team-player. They will have strong attention to detail and be able to perform calmly and effectively under pressure. Experience using Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs and Caterease, an online banquet system that is used widely within the catering industry, preferred but not required. Weekend and evening availability is a must.

Essential Functions

• Creating and editing floor plans
• Hosting clients for captivating event tastings 
• Working closely with client’s vendors prior to and during events, ensuring they have the necessary permits and knowledge to work in our venues
• Responding to client inquiries in a timely manner 
• Communicate all essential information to appropriate staff who will be working at events
• Positive attitude 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Self-starter with the ability to think on their feet

Skills & Knowledge

• 2 years of sales experience in restaurants, hotels and/or catering venues. Experience working with weddings is strongly preferred. 
• Experience using Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs and Caterease or a similar system is preferred but not required
• Weekend and evening availability is a must

Salary Range:

$60,000-$70,000 base salary, with additional commission

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision and Basic Life

Supplement Life, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

401k

Paid time off

Restaurant dining discount and monthly LM Restaurant Group dining credit