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Job Responsibilities :

Originate and close new business opportunities at the C-Level, VP, and Director level.
Apply a deep understanding of industry trends, business, financials, service offerings, the market, and the needs/challenges of assigned accounts.
Drive sales strategies that focus on selling digital and cloud professional services, including application modernization.
Leverage Softweb’s portfolio of technology services to drive sales growth.
Sell services solutions to regional, large national, and global accounts.
Focus on selling services solutions across different geographies.
Design and implement sales strategies to achieve a sales quota of $5 million TCV.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in Technology Solution Sales, including any of the following: Infrastructure Outsourcing, Application Outsourcing, Systems Implementations, Technology Consulting, Application Modernization.
3+ years of experience selling solutions into one or more of the following industries: Manufacturing, Retail, CPG (Consumer Goods & Services), Logistics, Travel/Hospitality, Telecommunications, Media, Entertainment, or Transportation Demonstrated ability to sell digital services, cloud professional services, and related solutions.
Experience selling regulatory compliance solutions, mobile solutions, transformational services, managed services, and application management/support.
Demonstrated ability and success in meeting and/or exceeding annual quotas of $5 million TCV.
High energy level, sense of urgency, decisiveness, and ability to work well under pressure.
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Professional of unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character.
Softweb Solutions Inc

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Job Title:

Director of Catering Sales – River Roast

Salary: $70,000- base salary with bonus incentives

Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.

About Levy

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

Job Summary

The Director of Catering Sales will be responsible for managing the overall event sales lifecycle of catering events at the location to meet and exceed established annual sales revenue goals. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and driven sales professional – able to collaborate with a range of stakeholders.

Detailed Responsibilities

* Functions as the business leader of the locations’ catering sales department managing the locations’ reactive catering sales efforts in an effort to jointly secure and maximize catering sales revenue

* Ensure smooth transition and communication with location partner teams to execute positive client experience

* Partnering with location leadership to identify opportunities to grow revenue via sales trends, strategic menu development, and creative, new opportunities to expand catering revenue opportunities

* Work closely with the building partner to identify win-win opportunities and areas for collaboration

* Leads and manages the development of strategic sales initiatives

* Completion of annual group sales review to identify strengths and opportunities for the future

* Completion of annual competitor analysis within the market and working with location partner to optimize menu offerings, as needed

* Completion of annual lost business analysis to investigate areas of opportunities resulting in increased secured business

* Ability to analyze sales trends, client’s needs, and wants to enhance overall event experience

* Proactively engaging in networking and other lead generation activities

* Maintains successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the location partner

* Promptly responding to all client correspondence, phone and email, including initial inquiry correspondence, proposal development for qualified leads, and all follow up as necessary to secure business

* Negotiate with clients through the use of creative and attractive menu presentations and event proposals, to achieve both maximum revenue/profit potential and fulfillment of contractual responsibilities while satisfying client needs

* Working closely with the culinary and operations team to develop menus and staffing bids to “WOW” clients and guests while simultaneously maintaining operational feasibility, cost effectiveness, and event appropriateness for venue facilities

* Completing tours with prospective clients

* Creating Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and catering agreements in appropriate system and submitting for client signature in accordance with venue deadlines

* Works with venue or client to create floorplans and submitting to local authorities, when necessary

* Manage client relationship to set expectations and drive positive event experience

* Handling client billing to ensure accurate and timely payment of deposits and final payments

* Sending thank you notes to clients or follow-up with request for future business

* Solicits event feedback and compiles opportunities for improvement and event experience

* Functions as onsite leader for the sales department growing and mentoring direct reports, where applicable, and actively creates a positive work environment for team members

* Attending management meetings and partnering with all management stakeholders to ensure the timely fulfillment of group sales contracts

* Manages event communication to appropriate stakeholders including, but not limited to, event files for use by operations, schedule of events, and final BEOs

* Facilitating weekly BEO meetings with operations and culinary to ensure everyone is aligned on event expectations

* Collects end of night feedback from operations team to include in event recap documentation

* Maintaining CRM system of current and future potential clients

* Completing maintenance and clean-up of processes in the infor/Reserve system

* Inspecting event setups to ensure they match the banquet event order

* Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience

* 5+ years in a Catering Sales role

* Hospitality or Business Degree is preferred

* Experience working on major events is preferred

* High level of computer literacy

* Passion for hospitality, food, and retail

* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Compass Group

Americaneagle.com is a family-owned web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a passionate belief in the power of technology to positively transform business practices. Our focus is on helping customers grow and achieve success in the digital space. We cover a variety of different industries, including eCommerce, associations & nonprofits, government, healthcare, sports & entertainment, transportation, and more. The company was recently named by Built in Chicago as one of the best places to work and to Inc.com’s list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies for the past eight years.

We’re looking for talented Account Managers to join our client services team. We need team players who will help out wherever necessary in order to provide value to our customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Acts as the primary liaison between Americaneagle.com and the client
  • Documents all aspects of client’s account through the use of all available tools
  • Ensures the successful completion, quality and/or resolution of all client requests
  • Provides a high-level of service while always keeping the client’s and Americaneagle.com’s business goals in mind
  • Collaborates with other key players in an effort to develop an overall account strategy while strengthening the client relationship
  • Able to effectively work with the Client Services director, technical manager, developers, and all other relevant resources in an effort to accurately and efficiently complete all client requests
  • Manages all client requests in a timely manner through strategic planning and confirmation of request details, estimates, functional and technical specifications, timelines and written status reports throughout the development process

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Previous experience with website administration or in the IT industry is preferred
  • Previous experience dealing directly with clients in a customer relations environment
  • Communication, teamwork, passion, pride, adaptability, proactivity, ownership, organization, resourcefulness and positivity are key to being a successful Americaneagle.com account manager

Americaneagle.com provides its employees with an energetic work environment and opportunities to further develop their skills. Our dedication to growing our development team is how we can produce excellent sites and applications for our clients. We do all of this while maintaining a family value focus and pushing for a good work-life balance. We offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

Americaneagle.com

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Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels across the United States. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our culture is focused on connecting our guests with exceptional experiences. We are people-focused, data-driven, and accountable—to our guests and our clients.

This position is for Hampton/Homewood Suites Chicago Mag Mile.

Summary:

The Director of Sales is responsible for developing and fostering hotel business through direct sales, marketing, telemarketing, direct mail, and tours of the hotel. This is an advanced level position designed to lead a sales effort in the solicitation of new business and the maintenance of existing transient, group, and meeting room businesses. This role is also responsible for all sales/marketing and advertising tasks, public relations, and administrative reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provides the highest quality of service to the customer at all times, setting an example for all hotel staff members.
  • Develops a marketing plan by gathering historical and competitive data and determines the appropriate action plan(s) to meet those goals.
  • Works with the General Manager to prepare the annual sales and marketing budget. Updates action plans and financial objectives quarterly.
  • Develops new business by obtaining accounts from competition, through lateral development of existing accounts, and by contacting new customers in the market. The solicitation of new business and saturation of existing business should be through a combination of in-house appointments, telephone, and personal calls as outlined by the marketing plan and budget.
  • Entertains and maintains close relations with major accounts, tourism and business associations, and community leaders to develop positive rapport and ensure repeat business.
  • Prepares and interprets month-end reports. Monitors and analyzes trends so we are always prepared and proactive to changes rather than reactive.
  • Suggests and provides advertising or promotional support, holiday packages, corporate clubs, etc.
  • Works closely with the corporate revenue manager and property leadership to ensure the selling strategies are understood and revenue is maximized.
  • Ensures property follow-up and implementation of guidelines for operational procedures. Revises sales and marketing guidelines, marketing procedures, and promotions manually when appropriate.
  • Qualifies and greets in-house guests at each hotel on a scheduled basis.
  • Completes weekly reports and submits those required to the General Manager.
  • Completes a minimum of 10-12 outside sales calls per week and 4-5 tours of the hotels per week.
  • Completes a minimum of 30 prospecting calls per week.
  • Attends, participates in, and leads weekly sales meetings.
  • Informs General Manager of potential opportunities/concerns with clients and progress of special projects.
  • Monitors room inventory and rate programs; must be knowledgeable of occupancy, average rate, and REVPAR goals.
  • Complies with company policies and procedures.
  • Ability to positively interact with multiple personality types.
  • The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned at any given time. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years experience in hotel sales roles
  • Experience in hotel industry required
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual review with increase potential
  • 401k program with company match
  • Additional benefits may be available

Arbor’s Guiding Principles:

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:

  • Do the Right Thing – Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
  • Lead with Heart – Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
  • Be Accountable – Take ownership and deliver results.
  • Aim Higher – Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
  • Celebrate Differences – Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

ARBOR LODGING

About Us

Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is a vertically integrated solar project developer, turnkey service provider and manufacturer of solar cells, modules, inverters, connectors. Canadian Solar’s world‐class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all of their solar needs. Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar is one of the world’s fastest‐growing companies in the solar industry and has been listed on the NASDAQ since November 2006.

Location

The Regional Sales Manager must reside and travel throughout the Midwestern Region (Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, etc.).

Position Summary

Manage customer relationships and develop business opportunities in a multi-state territory. Drive sales and cement CSI Solar as a market share leader in the respective region. Sell the products from CSI’s component portfolio including but not limited to modules, inverters, storage in a direct to business sales capacity to integrators, EPCs, developers and financiers and independent power producers.

  • Contact and meet existing prospects and clients and build a close, binding relationship to understand their needs and to ensure the company’s solutions are positioned correctly to meet those needs.
  • Generate, identify, and contact new leads through different sources and trade publications.
  • Develop an account penetration strategy to grow the customer base within the territory.
  • Achieve targets for sales volume, revenue, gross margin, territory management including but not limited to market-share, customer base growth.
  • Manage the entire sales cycle of our PV products and manage the integration of our products into small utility, commercial & industrial and residential sectors by understanding the technical and financial project needs and offering project specific support packages outside the product where applicable.
  • Frequently establish and communicate sales forecasts, sales opportunities, and prospect review.
  • Collect and share competitive information as well as market and territory data from the field to assist in marketing strategies as well as to define products, sales, and business development activities.
  • Participate in trade shows and conferences to represent the company, to entertain clients and prospects and to close new sales opportunities.
  • Ability to travel within sales territory per customer and business requirements (car/airplane) – Up to 50%
  • Accountabilities
  • The needs of the residential, commercial, and small utility scale PV market and customers.
  • Establish “product bankability” to support clients with project financing and lender acceptance
  • Ability to sell the full suite of components needed for a PV system (racking, inverter, BOS components).
  • Aging inventory control and sales supported by local US warehouses.
  • Ability to meet sales price requirements and to outperform competitors.
  • Penetrate accounts and strengthen product and service adoption over time.
  • Ability to negotiate commercial terms on supply contracts.
  • Increase market share and maintain leadership position in the territory.
  • Be technology agnostic (means positioning different PV technologies and offering broad variety of PV products).
  • Highly motivated and will support sales and fulfill customer requirements and needs to drive the highest level of customer satisfaction.
  • We foster a team environment; honesty, responsibility and meeting commitments are key values.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelors or Associate degree in business management, administration, engineering, supply chain or related a related field – Desired
  • 5+ years of B2B selling experience, including 3+ years in the photovoltaic industry within the C&I space – Required
  • Engineering background / technical sales proficiency – Desired
  • Proven experience finding & selling to new prospects, identify key decision makers, navigating complex deals, and managing & negotiating commercial terms on supply contracts – Required.
  • Experience with value selling – Required
  • Ability to quickly learn detailed information about the wider solar energy industry, trends, and be a subject matter expert in state level markets.
  • Develop and execute account penetration strategies.
  • Participate in regular review and training meetings.
  • High proficiency of MS Office applications and SalesForce.com
  • Strong presentation, communication, written, and verbal skills. Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently and proactively without supervision.
  • Strong work ethic, can-do attitude, competitive and driven attributes needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Canadian Solar Inc.

ABOUT ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT

Accel Entertainment is the largest Gaming Terminal Operator in the country. We provide slot machines, redemption terminals, and amusement devices (pool tables, juke boxes, dart boards, etc.) to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, and fraternal and veteran establishments across the country. Our focus is providing unmatched customer support, guidance, and compliance expertise so our partner establishments can grow their businesses and generate more revenue.

SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, assisting locations through video gaming applications and overall live video gaming processes, keeping locations updated on gaming industry information, as well as assisting in other areas as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analyze industry data to help establishments increase game play
  • Manage daily relations and troubleshoot issues
  • Ensure service levels are maintained at an optimal level
  • Develop strategic working relationships with existing establishments
  • Develop new business in identified region
  • Schedule regular visits to establishments for purpose of retention and revenue growth
  • Collaborate with marketing team to plan customized on-site marketing materials for establishments
  • Proactively address client issues
  • Perform special projects and related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous account management and/or outside sales experience a plus
  • Strong professional presence
  • Ability to adapt, organize, and multi-task
  • Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Possess excellent time management
  • Ability to interact with local bar, restaurant, and truck stop owners, as well as commanders of non-profit organizations
  • Valid driver’s license; clean driving record
  • Minimum of 21 years of age
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Terminal Handler’s License from the Illinois Gaming Board

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear
  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
  • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity, including calculating figures and use of a keyboard
  • Occasionally required to lift/push weights up to 50 pounds
  • Extensive travel within your assigned region
  • Specific vision abilities required for this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust or focus
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accel Entertainment

ABOUT ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT

Accel Entertainment is the largest Gaming Terminal Operator in the country. We provide slot machines, redemption terminals, and amusement devices (pool tables, juke boxes, dart boards, etc.) to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, and fraternal and veteran establishments across the country. Our focus is providing unmatched customer support, guidance, and compliance expertise so our partner establishments can grow their businesses and generate more revenue.

SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, assisting locations through video gaming applications and overall live video gaming processes, keeping locations updated on gaming industry information, as well as assisting in other areas as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analyze industry data to help establishments increase game play
  • Manage daily relations and troubleshoot issues
  • Ensure service levels are maintained at an optimal level
  • Develop strategic working relationships with existing establishments
  • Develop new business in identified region
  • Schedule regular visits to establishments for purpose of retention and revenue growth
  • Collaborate with marketing team to plan customized on-site marketing materials for establishments
  • Proactively address client issues
  • Perform special projects and related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous account management and/or outside sales experience a plus
  • Strong professional presence
  • Ability to adapt, organize, and multi-task
  • Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Possess excellent time management
  • Ability to interact with local bar, restaurant, and truck stop owners, as well as commanders of non-profit organizations
  • Valid driver’s license; clean driving record
  • Minimum of 21 years of age
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Terminal Handler’s License from the Illinois Gaming Board

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear
  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
  • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity, including calculating figures and use of a keyboard
  • Occasionally required to lift/push weights up to 50 pounds
  • Extensive travel within your assigned region
  • Specific vision abilities required for this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust or focus
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accel Entertainment

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Background

Location: Chicago, IL (303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200)

Type: Full-time, permanent position

Division: Strategic Partnerships

Reports to: EVP, Assets & Properties

Overview

Intersport, a leader in sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing and media for more than three decades, provides expertise in the areas of:

  • Agency Services: brand consulting, creative, content production, digital, experiential marketing, field marketing, hospitality, social media marketing, and sponsorship consulting
  • Properties – owned-and-operated live sports and lifestyle events and media assets airing on broadcast and digital networks

Responsibilities

The Director, Strategic Partnerships will be responsible for generating sponsorship and media sales revenue in support of a municipal marketing client. This client is a city in the Chicagoland area that offers a breadth of brand marketing opportunities across its portfolio of sponsorable assets including:

  • An 18,000+ capacity indoor sports and entertainment arena
  • A concert hall for live music, theater and entertainment
  • A mass-transit integrated convention center
  • A mixed-use general entertainment district

The right candidate will have proven success in sponsorship and/or media sales, relationships with key clients nationally and in the Chicagoland area, and the ability to create new relationships among buyers. The right candidate must possess a consultative selling approach and be able to detail success in having sold six, and seven-figure sponsorship agreements.

Responsibilities

General

  • Embody and reflect Intersport’s performance-based culture
  • Commit him/herself to the highest standards of executional excellence

Business Development

  • Prospect, pitch, and close six-, seven-figure sponsorship and media agreements with clients and agencies nationally

Client Management and Communication

  • Provide anticipatory and responsive customer service to clients/sponsors/advertisers, both those existing and newly signed

Team Management

  • Work collaboratively with all members of integrated team
  • Manage, train, and mentor junior-level staff in sales support and partner servicing roles

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum of six (6) years’ full-time experience in sponsorship and/or media sales
  • Strong understanding of the sales process with a passion for pitching and closing new business
  • Ability to detail a history of having sold numerous six-, and seven-figure sponsorship and/or media sales agreements
  • Current key relationships with sponsorship and/or media buyers at clients and agencies nationally
  • Ability to develop new relationships with sponsorship and/or media buyers
  • Experience managing, training, and mentoring junior-level staff
  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with high-level presentation ability
  • Flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively in an entrepreneurial environment
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel

Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Intersport

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Skills Required

❏ 2+ Years of Restaurant/Hospitality Experience

❏ Proficient in Managing of Cost of Goods Sold + Labor

❏ Ability to Lead a Team to Create a Memorable Guest Experience

❏ True Leadership Capabilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Operations Manager is tasked with leading a team and managing multiple areas in a fast-paced work environment. In addition, the Operations Manager is responsible for making decisions in a timely manner, understanding and achieving financial goals, and leading their team to work in a collaborative effort to exceed guest expectations.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT OPERATIONS MANAGER?

  • 21+ years of age
  • Experience and understanding of managing cost of goods sold and labor management
  • The ability to oversee all aspects of the business – from the smallest details to the big picture
  • Experience maintaining an exceptional guest focused environment

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING ON A DAILY BASIS?

  • Developing and leading a team of 30-40 hourly team members to exceed guest’s expectations
  • Displaying financial understanding by summarizing/analyzing information for budgeting revenues, measuring cost of goods sold on a weekly basis, daily labor and financial management
  • Demonstrating proactive leadership by ensuring positive staff and guest experiences through personal interactions
  • Interacting with guest service focused team members in areas of recruiting, hiring, coaching, training and contentious professional development
  • Living our core values along with leading others to do so while collaborating with the management team to achieve high-quality and timely results
  • Embracing teamwork while leading others to do the same

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Main Event Team Members are expected to give their best on the job – so we do our part in making sure we give you what you need to stay motivated, valued and embrace living your best life!

  • Awesome culture that’s inclusive, rewarding and FUN!
  • 50% off food, beverages, activities and unlimited game play!
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program (yes please!)
  • We help others grow! (internal promote culture)
  • Be part of a New Center Opening Team!
  • Our rewards and recognition program rock!
  • Benefits, 401K Program, and paid time off
  • Our Family Fund helps our Team Members financially in their time of need
  • Paid Parental Leave

Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Main Event

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Skills Required

❏ 2+ Years of Restaurant/Hospitality Experience

❏ Proficient in Managing of Cost of Goods Sold + Labor

❏ Ability to Lead a Team to Create a Memorable Guest Experience

❏ True Leadership Capabilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Operations Manager is tasked with leading a team and managing multiple areas in a fast-paced work environment. In addition, the Operations Manager is responsible for making decisions in a timely manner, understanding and achieving financial goals, and leading their team to work in a collaborative effort to exceed guest expectations.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT OPERATIONS MANAGER?

  • 21+ years of age
  • Experience and understanding of managing cost of goods sold and labor management
  • The ability to oversee all aspects of the business – from the smallest details to the big picture
  • Experience maintaining an exceptional guest focused environment

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING ON A DAILY BASIS?

  • Developing and leading a team of 30-40 hourly team members to exceed guest’s expectations
  • Displaying financial understanding by summarizing/analyzing information for budgeting revenues, measuring cost of goods sold on a weekly basis, daily labor and financial management
  • Demonstrating proactive leadership by ensuring positive staff and guest experiences through personal interactions
  • Interacting with guest service focused team members in areas of recruiting, hiring, coaching, training and contentious professional development
  • Living our core values along with leading others to do so while collaborating with the management team to achieve high-quality and timely results
  • Embracing teamwork while leading others to do the same

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Main Event Team Members are expected to give their best on the job – so we do our part in making sure we give you what you need to stay motivated, valued and embrace living your best life!

  • Awesome culture that’s inclusive, rewarding and FUN!
  • 50% off food, beverages, activities and unlimited game play!
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program (yes please!)
  • We help others grow! (internal promote culture)
  • Be part of a New Center Opening Team!
  • Our rewards and recognition program rock!
  • Benefits, 401K Program, and paid time off
  • Our Family Fund helps our Team Members financially in their time of need
  • Paid Parental Leave

Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Main Event

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Chicago Casting Call: Be Part of Hulu’s The Bear Season 4

Are you based in Chicago and ready to be part of a hit TV series? The Bear, Hulu’s critically acclaimed show set in the heart of the city, is now casting local background actors and kitchen staff for its upcoming fourth season!

Filming will take place on location in Chicago, and the production is actively seeking real locals to help bring the story to life. Whether you’re an actor, a culinary professional, or just a fan of the series looking for your shot — this is your chance to join the action.

Now Casting Locals in Chicago

Casting Directors are looking for:

  • Chicago-based talent only (must be local to the area)
  • Background actors and kitchen staff for various roles

Featured Roles Include:

  • Kitchen Staff: Line cooks, dishwashers, sous chefs, pastry chefs, and more. Real culinary experience is a big plus!
  • Theater Attendees: Extras to portray audience members for specific scenes — no acting experience required.

About the Show

Set in Chicago, The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef who returns home to run his family’s sandwich shop. The show has received widespread praise for its authenticity, intensity, and raw storytelling — especially its portrayal of the high-pressure restaurant world.

Season 4 will take the story even deeper, and this is your opportunity to be part of it in your own city.

How to Apply

Step 1: Sign Up on Project Casting
Create your free profile at ProjectCasting.com and make sure to:

  • Upload a professional photo or headshot
  • List any acting or culinary experience
  • Highlight your availability and Chicago location

Step 2: Look for The Bear Season 4 Casting Calls
Search for the latest casting notices specific to The Bear and select roles that match your experience or interest.

Step 3: Submit Your Application
Follow the directions on each casting notice. Some roles may require a self-tape or in-person availability. Culinary roles may ask for experience or certifications.

Pro Tip: Familiarize yourself with The Bear‘s tone by watching past episodes — it’ll help you understand the world you’ll be stepping into.

Filming Begins Soon — Don’t Miss Out

Casting is ongoing, and filming is expected to begin in early 2025 right here in Chicago. Keep checking Project Casting for the latest updates and open roles.

Ready to Join One of TV’s Hottest Shows?

Whether you’re a seasoned actor, a chef with on-the-line experience, or just looking to get on set — this is your chance to work on a major production filming right in your hometown.

  • Apply now through Project Casting and take the first step toward being part of The Bear Season 4.