McCormick & Schmick's - Catering Sales Manager

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks restaurants in the Chicago, IL area are seeking an experienced Catering Sales Manager for an exciting career opportunity!  The Catering Sales Manager will be responsible for all catered functions from origination to execution, generating new business and maintaining contact with present accounts.  

For more than 35 years, McCormick & Schmick's has been committed to offering the best experience to every guest and employee. McCormick's strives to provide unparalleled service, food, and career opportunities. As one of the leading seafood restaurants in the country, McCormicks continues to attract and retain the best of the best!

In addition to owning and operating hotels, casinos and entertainment complexes, Landry's, Inc is one of the largest full-service restaurant operators in the United States with over 480 locations in 40 states and 15 countries.  We operate restaurants primarily under the names of Rainforest Cafe, Saltgrass Steakhouse, Morton's - The Steakhouse, McCormick & Schmick's, Landry's Seafood, The Chart House, Oceanaire, Bubba Gump, and Claim Jumper, plus our upscale signature group of restaurants which includes Vic & Anthony's.  We are also engaged in the ownership and operation of select hospitality/entertainment businesses and casinos including The Golden Nugget casinos, The Kemah Boardwalk, and the Historic Galveston Island Pleasure Pier.  We need high caliber, experienced individuals to join our organization.   If your skills and talents are a match for our needs, we can open the door to career opportunities.

Benefits: Great health and dental, 401-K with discretionary match, paid vacation, 50% dining program, discount retail program and more.  Relocation assistance available.

* Previous sales/catering experience required.
* Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondences, and memos.
* Ability to write business correspondences and set up contracts and function sheets.
* Ability to professionally present promotional materials to prospective customers, and to effectively communicate and coordinate with catering, kitchen staff, and outside vendors.
* Ability to calculate figures and amounts for customer catering contracts.
* Ability to communicate with guests and employees using a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand request, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information.
* Posses a strong passion and knowledge of restaurant and catering operations including food, beverage, wine and spirits, service techniques and guest interaction.
* Ability to sit, walk, stand and/or bend continuously to perform essential job functions.
* Ability to multi-task
* Have a strong communication and computer abilities.
* Proven strong problem solving abilities.