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. What You’ll Do 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. What We’re Looking For 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. Perks & Benefits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nbutexas