Catering Sales Manager

Compass Group USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Levy, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Catering Sales Manager in Chicago to coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events. You will be responsible for menu development, costing, and marketing functions for the catering department, while implementing labor and food cost controls for events.

You will manage labor, budgets, and client relations, write proposals with chefs, and ensure safe, high-quality service with strong vendor collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven track record for meeting sales goals.
• Hospitality industry experience including catering sales.
• Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills.
• Ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction.
• Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs.
• Knowledge of A/V equipment and setup for events.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detail.
• Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proactive mindset and able to remain calm under pressure to anticipate and support changes in our business.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains and develops managers and drives service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures.
• Creates operating statements, reports, and budgets, and manages receivables reviews.
• Creates catering activities, books, plans and directed functions.
• Prepares proposals, contracts and banquet event orders.
• Monitors budgets, financial targets and forecasts.
• Maintains local client database and vendor relationships.
• Ensures HACCP compliance in safety and sanitation procedures.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Sales

Catering

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor Management

Menu Development

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

A/V equipment

Job description

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Location: Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Chicago, IL

Other Forms of Compensation: Commission Eligible

Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.

About Levy
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

Job Summary

Working as the Catering Sales Manager you will effectively coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events. You will be responsible for menu development as well as costing and marketing functions as they relate to the catering department. You will implement labor cost control, foods cost control, preparation, transportation, setup, operation and clean-up of all events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hires, trains and develops managers, and is actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures
• Creates operating statements, reports, and operational budgets, and reviews of the collection of receivables
• Creates catering activities, books, plans & directed functions
• Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
• Prepares and monitors budgets; financial targets and forecasts
• Maintains local clients database and builds and maintains relationship with vendors
• Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degreeis preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Proven track record for meeting sales goals
• Strong knowledge of current food, industry trends and fine dining points of service
• A minimum of two years of experience in hospitality industry including one year experience in catering sales
• Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
• Ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction
• Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean-up is also essential
• Knowledge of A/V equipment with the ability to set up and break down for events.
• Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detail
• Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Proactive mindset and able to remain calm under pressure to anticipate and support changes in our business.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• Exceptional client relations and customer service abilities

At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, 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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable acccommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsiblities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.