Catering & Events Growth Director

Chick-fil-A | Bucktown & Wicker Park; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Free meals on and off the clock

Subscription stipend

Phone stipend

Wellness stipend

Uniform stipend

401(k)

Growth opportunities

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Bucktown & Wicker Park is seeking a Catering & Events Director to grow our catering business across both locations. You will drive sales through outreach, sampling, and CRM-based relationship management, while leading a hands-on team in a community-focused environment.

The role offers a base salary with commissions, 401(k), health insurance, and various stipends. Travel between Bucktown and Wicker Park is required, and leadership opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, catering, or business development.
• Comfortable cold calling and building relationships from scratch.
• Experience with CRM tools.
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple leads and tasks at once.
• Professional presentation in every interaction.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle (regular travel between locations required).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Drive catering sales through cold calling, in-person sampling, and outreach to local businesses, schools, churches, and organizations across the Bucktown and Wicker Park communities.
• Manage contacts, leads, and opportunities using CRM tools.
• Deliver and set up catering orders at both locations with excellence and professionalism.
• Represent Chick-fil-A Bucktown & Wicker Park with integrity, enthusiasm, and a commitment to serving others.
• Collaborate with leadership at both locations to build strategies and hit growth targets.
• Assist with packaging and prepping food for catering and delivery.
• Build brand awareness and loyalty across both communities.
• Track sales performance and refine outreach strategy over time.
• Travel regularly between both locations as needed.

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Chick-fil-A Bucktown & Wicker Park is seeking a Catering & Events Director to grow our catering business across both locations. You will drive sales through outreach, sampling, and CRM-based relationship management, while leading a hands-on team in a community-focused environment.

The role offers a base salary with commissions, 401(k), health insurance, and various stipends. Travel between Bucktown and Wicker Park is required, and leadership opportunities are available.