Catering Leader

Chick-fil-A; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Team member meal

Competitive pay & benefits

Leadership development

Diverse team

Community engagement

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Vernon Hills is seeking a Catering Team Leader to coordinate and deliver catering orders, organize drivers, and drive the continued growth of our catering business.

You will work with the Director of Sales and Brand Growth, serving guests with genuine hospitality and supporting hospitality and kitchen teams during busy days. Applicants should be 18+ with Illinois Food Safety Manager certification and own a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Strong work ethic with ability to meet goals with limited supervision.
• Organized and detail-oriented with good follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute catering orders, making events better.
• Deliver orders with authentic hospitality to guests.
• Prepare and package orders, organize drivers, and assist on busy catering days.
• Provide support to Hospitality and Kitchen teams when needed.
• Collaborate with Director of Sales to generate catering opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Delivery coordination

People skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Chick-fil-A Vernon Hills, Hospitality is the \"Why\" to what we do - serving remarkable food and genuine connections every day. As a leader in our Catering team, you'll be trusted with a huge part of our business: Putting and delivering catering orders, organizing drivers, and pushing the fastest growing part of our business!

What's in it for you?

• Working with a flexible schedule and a diverse team
• Serving as the face of our business to the community and building new connections
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Team Member Meal Benefit, plus all other perks of working for the Chick-fil-A Team!
• Leadership development opportunities

What would you do?

• Manage and execute on our guests catering orders, making every event better
• Deliver orders with the Genuine Hospitality guests expect from Chick-fil-A employees!
• Help in preparing and packaging orders, organizing drivers, and serving with a smile on busy catering days
• When in downtime, serve and support the Hospitality and Kitchen teams in their day-to-day operations
• Work with our Director of Sales and Brand Growth to generate excitement around new catering opportunities and community partnerships

How do you know if this role is for you?

• Applicants should be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent
• Applicant must have or be able to obtain Illinois Food Safety Manager certifications
• You should have a strong work ethic and be able to meet goals with limited supervision
• You should be organized, detail-oriented, and love marking things off your to-do list
• For delivery and taking orders, you should have strong people skills - able to build and maintain relationships based on quick interactions
• You must have a valid Driver's License, your own vehicle you're willing to use for deliveries, and a safe driving record.
• This role requires flexible scheduling, often with changing your hours to meet the needs of the business as orders come in. This can include: Nights, Weekends, some holidays.
• Must be able to lift, pull, push, carry, and bend with up to 50lbs as needed
• Must be a role model to our team and carry the values of our store out into our community

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.