Catering & Events Leader

Eurest USA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest USA, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Director of Catering in Milwaukee to lead catering operations and events, manage a team, and build strong client relationships. You will oversee menu development, staffing, and service quality to deliver top-tier on-site catering in corporate settings.

The role emphasizes cost control, program development, and hands-on leadership to ensure exceptional guest experiences across events and venues.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Leadership

Customer relations

Menu development

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Job description

Eurest USA, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Director of Catering in Milwaukee to lead catering operations and events, manage a team, and build strong client relationships. You will oversee menu development, staffing, and service quality to deliver top-tier on-site catering in corporate settings.

The role emphasizes cost control, program development, and hands-on leadership to ensure exceptional guest experiences across events and venues.