Catering Director

COREcruitment; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Uncapped commission

Benefits

Job summary

COREcruitment on behalf of a leading golf brand is seeking a Catering Director to lead the catering and events operation at a private club in Chesterton, Indiana. You will own the catering strategy, drive event sales and ensure exceptional service across all functions.

The role demands strong client relationships, a proven track record in catering revenue generation, and the ability to develop packages and menus that maximize revenue. Relocation support and uncapped commission are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of catering sales, events or similar hospitality experience.
• Proven ability to generate catering and banquet revenue.
• Strong sales, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Confident, professional communicator with strong client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering sales and event activity across the property.
• Generate new business and develop relationships with members, clients and local organizations.
• Drive catering revenue and manage sales targets.
• Handle event proposals, pricing, contracts and client negotiations.
• Oversee weddings, corporate functions, golf events, private parties and social celebrations.
• Work closely with the General Manager and Food & Beverage leadership team.
• Develop event packages and menus to maximize revenue opportunities.
• Coordinate event details from initial enquiry through to completion.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Client-facing

Organization & time management

Job description

Catering Director

Location: Chesterton, Indiana
Salary: $80,000-$90,000 ++ benefits + relocation + uncapped commission

We are hiring on behalf of a leading golf brand for a Catering Director to lead the catering and events operation at one of their private club properties.

The Role

The successful candidate will take ownership of the property's catering business, driving event sales, developing client relationships and ensuring a strong level of service across all functions.

• Lead catering sales and event activity across the property
• Generate new business and develop relationships with members, clients and local organizations
• Drive catering revenue and manage sales targets
• Handle event proposals, pricing, contracts and client negotiations
• Oversee weddings, corporate functions, golf events, private parties and social celebrations
• Work closely with the General Manager and Food & Beverage leadership team
• Develop event packages and menus to maximize revenue opportunities
• Coordinate event details from initial enquiry through to completion

Ideal Candidate

• 2+ years' experience in catering sales, events or a similar hospitality role
• Proven ability to generate catering and banquet revenue
• Strong sales, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Confident, professional communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Experience within a private club, country club, hotel or upscale hospitality environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing golf brand and take ownership of the catering and events function at an established private club.