Director of Catering & Events — Remote-Eligible Leader

Benson's Restaurant Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Benson's Restaurant Group in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Director of Catering Operations to lead their catering and events team. This full-time role oversees the entire catering lifecycle, ensures successful execution of events, and maintains budgetary responsibilities. Essential qualifications include strong leadership skills, event management experience, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers flexibility with work hours and emphasizes collaboration across departments to deliver exceptional client experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Restaurant or Catering Events.
• Ability to adapt to high-pressure situations while providing exemplary customer service.
• Strong initiative and proactive thinking to ensure departmental success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all catering, events, and offsite for Benson’s Catering.
• Consult with VIP clients to determine catering requirements for successful events.
• Manage and maintain catering budgets and provide profit and loss statements.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Event and catering experience

Leadership and team motivation

Budget management

Proficiency in MS Office and TripleSeat

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

TripleSeat

MS Office

Google Docs

Excel

Job description

Benson's Restaurant Group in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Director of Catering Operations to lead their catering and events team. This full-time role oversees the entire catering lifecycle, ensures successful execution of events, and maintains budgetary responsibilities. Essential qualifications include strong leadership skills, event management experience, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers flexibility with work hours and emphasizes collaboration across departments to deliver exceptional client experiences.