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CATERING DIRECTOR - CHICAGO, IL

Handcut Foods
Chicago, Illinois, US
Full-time

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Position Title : CATERING DIRECTOR - CHICAGO, IL

Pay Grade : 13

Handcut Foods, a member of Flik Independent School Dining has been the innovator of private and independent school foodservice to 220 communities during the past four decades.

Our dedicated team of associates are committed to providing quality foodservice every time. Meals prepared from fresh ingredients support local and sustainable agricultural practices.

We go above and beyond foodservice by offering nutrition education programs that empower students to make healthy choices on a daily basis.

By providing wholesome meals in conjunction with nutrition education, we’re equipping students with the tools needed to live a happy, healthy life.

That’s Nourishing a Brighter Future !

Job Summary

Working as a Catering Director , you have the responsibility for Catering and Events. 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

Job Type : Full-time

Flik Independent School Dining is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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.

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