Catering Sales Manager

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a Catering Sales Manager to lead the sales, planning, and execution of exceptional catering experiences at the Harper Center in Chicago. This role blends relationship-driven sales, strategic prospecting, and hands-on event execution, partnering closely with culinary and operations teams to deliver memorable events for corporate and social clients.

Requirements

• Drive catering sales through active prospecting, client outreach, and relationship building
• Manage the full lifecycle of catering events, from inquiry and proposal through execution and post-event follow-up
• Create customized menus and pricing in collaboration with culinary leadership, ensuring alignment with client needs and budget goals
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) with strong attention to detail
• Plan, book, and coordinate catering functions, ensuring seamless communication across sales, culinary, and operations teams
• Develop and manage catering budgets, forecasts, and financial targets
• Monitor labor and food costs to support profitability while maintaining service excellence
• Build and maintain a local client database and cultivate strong relationships with vendors and partners
• Oversee on-site event execution, including setup, service, and breakdown, as needed
• Hire, train, and support managers and team members, contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Ensure compliance with all safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
• Prepare operational reports and assist with receivables and financial tracking
• Support special projects and additional responsibilities as business needs evolve

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)