Audiovisual, Automotive Sales, Business Growth, Business Support, Calendar Management, Catering Services, Cold Calling Skills, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Develop and Maintain Customers, Employee Assistance Plan, Event Management, Follow Through, Health Insurance, Insurance, Lead Generation, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Meet Sales Quota, Menu Development, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Restaurant, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Team Player, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Nashville, TN
POSTED
30+ days ago
About US
Arriving in Nashville from Chicago, Sushi-san will be serving up the freshest fish seven days a week. The menu from Master Sushi Chef Kaze Chan will feature signature maki, handrolls, San-Sets, nigiri and sashimi along with Sizzling Rice, binchotan robata grilled dishes and more. Along with a robust sake-by-the-glass list and blast chilled beer, guests will dine to the tunes of golden-era hip-hop. This will be the fourth location of Sushi-san and first Sushi-san location outside of Chicago.
Overview
Sushi-san Nashville is Hiring Now: CATERING SALES MANAGER!
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Catering Sales Manager with 2-5+ years of catering sales experience.
This role is ideal for someone who knows the Nashville market, thrives on relationship-building, and is excited to help establish and expand our presence in a new city. 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
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 / Participamos en E-Verify
Responsibilities
Manage the restaurant's catering and events to ensure an exceptional guest and employee experience
Develop and maintain a Lettuce client list using various techniques including but not limited to prospecting and cold calls
Develop and write catering proposals, contracts and event orders; schedule catering events in online system; respond to client and guest questions; and work toward achieving sales goals
Attend tastings and meetings, and collaborate with General Manager and Chef to develop catering menus
Cultivate and maintain a list of preferred vendors
Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all catering team employees as needed
Understand and assist as needed with in-house audio visual equipment as needed
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
3-5+ years of catering sales, events, or hospitality sales experience
Skilled in developing guest rapport
Strong knowledge of the Nashville market and local business/community connections
Proven ability to generate leads, build client relationships, and grow revenue
Experience coordinating corporate events, social events, and large-group dining
Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through
Self-starter mentality with the ability to build in a new and growing market