Catering Manager

Chick-fil-A; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Meal Benefit

Leadership development opportunities

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Vernon Hills is seeking a Catering Team Leader to oversee and execute catering orders, coordinate drivers, and ensure timely, hospitality-driven service for events. You will play a key role in growing our catering business while representing the brand with integrity.

The role requires 18+ years, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. You’ll join a team focused on remarkable food, genuine connections, and leadership development within the

Qualifications

• Applicants should be at least 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Illinois Food Safety Manager certification required or obtainable.
• Strong work ethic with ability to meet goals with limited supervision.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking during busy catering days.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle for deliveries; safe driving record.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Role model with store values and community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute guest catering orders to make events better.
• Deliver orders with genuine hospitality expected from Chick-fil-A employees.
• Prepare and package orders, organize drivers, and serve with a smile on busy catering days.
• Support the Hospitality and Kitchen teams in day-to-day operations during downtime.
• Collaborate with the Director of Sales and Brand Growth on catering opportunities and community partnerships.

Skills

Customer service

Driver coordination

Team leadership

Organizational skills

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.