Director of Catering
Director of Catering
Patrice and Associates Franchising Inc
Chicago, IL
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Director of Catering
- Business & Industry Client (corporate dining)
- Chicago, IL
Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Are you seeking a Senior Catering Director role and leading a team of professionals?
Have you been "craving" a role in one of the America's favorite cities?
Primarily M-F role with some nights and occasional weekend for specific events/activities
Job Summary
Working as Director of Catering, you have the responsibility for Catering and Events for a law firm client in downtown Chicago. You will manage a team of staff, build client relations, along with ensuring the catering offered to our guests is of outstanding quality.
Key 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree is required in Hospitality or Culinary Arts
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including 2 years in management (preferably Catering Management) is required
- Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key
- The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup is also essential
EOE: Equal Opportunity Employer
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Seniority level
Director -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Management, Business Development, and Customer Service -
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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