Deadline Date: January 31, 2025

The Company

Arrowhead Restaurant and Bar sits on a stunning 27-hole golf course. In addition to our restaurant, we also cater to events such as weddings, banquets, golf outings, showers, and corporate events while exceeding guest expectations.

What will you do?

• Be proficient in and sell the appropriate product/service to clients while providing exceptional service.
• Establish client base of organizations, associates, social, and corporate businesses through direct outside and inside sales efforts.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with key clients in order to produce additional business.
• Actively solicit new business through creative marketing, cold calling, and referrals; and follow up on all leads timely.
• Conduct tours of the banquet facilities and expose clients to its services; qualify potential leads and ensure appropriate and timely follow up.
• Negotiate food and beverage prices, contracts, agreements, meeting room rentals, minimums, and other variable services with clients and vendors to maximize revenue.
• Assist the client in menu planning; coordinate food/ beverage, meeting room set-up, AV equipment, and other services as requested by the client.
• Confirm agreement in writing by using the catering sales contract and/or event order with clients and notify all departments affected in a timely manner.
• Learn and understand the POS systems, ClearCompany, Paylocity, and/or any other new or implemented catering software.
• Demonstrate financial accountability to maximize profitability while maintaining consistent quality.
• Work closely through a manner of communication with clients, service staff, and co-workers at all stages of event planning and execution to ensure that the guest expectations are exceeded.
• Manage and run offsite catering events.

What it takes…

To be considered for this position, we are looking for:

• Minimum of a degree in hospitality, communications, business, or at least three (3) years of catering and sales experience with progressively increased levels of responsibility.
• Strong ability and passion for providing guests with excellent customer service at all times.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Tripleseat or similar catering software.
• Must be positive, enthusiastic, and creative with good attention to detail.
• Must be available to work mornings, nights, afternoons, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work 12 continuous hour.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; CPR/AED certified or obtain within one (1) year of employment.
• Illinois food manager, Bassett, and allergen certifications within three (3) months of employment.

Why should you apply?

Arrowhead is owned and operated by the Wheaton Park District. Park districts are all about leisure, recreation, and conservation. If this interests you, we offer the following benefits:

• Health (HMO or PPO), with very low employee contribution for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• 100% employer paid dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• 100% employer paid vision insurance for the employee.
• 100% employer paid life insurance at 1.5 times your annual salary.
• Health insurance incentive up to $4,500 per year.
• FSA and Dependent Care pre-tax via payroll deduction.
• Pension Plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, including employer contributions
• Paid time off including 12 sick days per year, 12 vacation days, 2 personal days (pro-rated first year), 12 ˝ holidays.
• Free use of fitness center, two pools, golf, and entrance to Cosley Zoo to employees and family members eligible for insurance coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement, discounts on merchandise, professional memberships, and other voluntary benefits.

SALARY RANGE

Looking to hire withing the $46,300 - $57,875 range, DOQ

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$46,300 - $57,875 - $69,450

The Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V