CATERING DIRECTOR - CHICAGO, IL

Compass Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group is looking for a dynamic Catering Director based in Chicago, IL, to ensure outstanding service quality in catering and events. This role offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, develop client relationships, and innovate in menu planning, ensuring excellence in service and operations.

Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years in hospitality, with 2 years management experience.
• Experience in menu development and costing.
• Ability to supervise food preparation and service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal and external catering events.
• Develop and maintain catering marketing plan.
• Hire, train, and manage catering staff.

Skills

Team Management

Client Relations

Event Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Job description

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Handcut Foods

Position Title: CATERING DIRECTOR - CHICAGO, IL

Pay Grade: 13

Handcut Foods, a member of Flik Independent School Dining has been the innovator of private and independent school foodservice to 220 communities during the past four decades. Our dedicated team of associates are committed to providing quality foodservice every time. Meals prepared from fresh ingredients support local and sustainable agricultural practices. We go above and beyond foodservice by offering nutrition education programs that empower students to make healthy choices on a daily basis. By providing wholesome meals in conjunction with nutrition education, we’re equipping students with the tools needed to live a happy, healthy life. That’s Nourishing a Brighter Future !

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in MyOpportunity to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email then you can check the status under Careers in MyOpportunity by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [e-mail] . Click here to view the step-by-step instructions to refer a friend to this position.

Job Summary

Working as a Catering Director, you have the responsibility for Catering and Events. You will manage a team of staff, build client relations, along with ensuring the catering offered to our guests is of outstanding quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events
• Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
• Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
• Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required in Hospitality or Culinary Arts
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including 2 years in management (preferably Catering Management) is required
• Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup is also essential
  
  

Apply to Flik today!

Flik Independent School Dining is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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