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Reception and Sales

Zelda's Catering
Skokie, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

Zelda’s Catering, a premier off-premise catering company, is seeking an energetic self-starter to join our company as Reception and Salesperson. The ideal candidate is personable, organized and detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provides initial contact with customer base in person and over phone
  • Receive, direct, and assist clients and other visitors
  • General clerical/administrative duties including but not limited to answering phones and preparing correspondence
  • Provide exceptional service to new and recurring accounts while receiving, processing and entering their orders into catering and event planning software and communicating customer needs as needed to production team
  • Provide support to event production team such as creating menu signs, proofing and creating field folders that hold pertinent event documentation.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

  • Creating exceptional event proposals in a timely manner from conception to completion (including menu, beverage, equipment, linen and service)
  • Uncompromising approach to client satisfaction
  • Professional image and demeanor
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Caterease or similar catering software experience a plus
  • Detail-oriented with excellent writing skills, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to assist with multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to work under deadline pressure
  • Kosher food knowledge a plus
  • Knowledge of catering industry practices and procedures a plus

Experience

  • 2-4 years of experience in a similar environment with a demonstrated track record of success

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Salary: $18-$22/hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Daily lunch buffet
  • Employee discount

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

  • Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Skokie, IL 60076 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22

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