Catering Manager jobs in Skokie, IL

Catering Manager plans, directs, and coordinates catered events for an establishment. Negotiates contracts, assists in the selection of menu items, schedules catering staff, arranges for facilities or equipment, and communicates customer needs to the appropriate personnel. Being a Catering Manager develops and maintains catering accounts by ensuring customer satisfaction before, during, and after the event. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Catering Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Catering Manager supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Catering Manager typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Catering Manager
  • Blue Plate Catering
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Catering Manager, Corporate Client
    FLSA Status: Exempt 
    Department: Business Dining
    Reports To: Regional Account Manager
    Customary Days:  Monday through Friday
     
    Purpose of Position:
    The successful candidate will work within the Food and Beverage program in a corporate setting, ensuring quality customer service with onsite catered events. The Catering Manager will ensure the smooth operation and integration of all drop off catering and full service catered events within the facility. This position will provide customers with consistency and reliability when planning events from initial contact through post-event correspondence. 
     
    Essential Functions:
    I. Planning
    • Work with internal clients to plan a wide range of catered services within prescribed budgets.
    • Manage the flow of event planning with clients, following prescribed policies and protocol.
    • Respond to client inquiries in an enthusiastic and timely manner.
    • Anticipate catering needs by monitoring room reservation reports from EMS software and reach out to clients in a timely manner to expedite the planning process.
    • Develop thorough understanding of catering menu and pricing.
    • Work with Culinary team to develop creative menus and product offerings.
    • Attend walkthroughs with clients and Account Manager as needed.
    • Provide excellent customer service at all times.
    • Provide excellent communication through both verbal and written means.
    • Present a professional demeanor that communicates a corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in each individual clients needs.
    • Provide recommendations to enhance processes and create efficiencies.
    II. Producing
    • Process catering orders and communicate pertinent information to all relevant internal and client teams.
    • Manage event production to include but not limited to; proposal writing, menu development, equipment and logistics, and CaterXpert data management and profitability goals.
    • Partner with Operations and Service Departments to ensure events are correctly prepared for and executed.
    • Attend Blue Plate’s bi-weekly production meetings to review upcoming events as required.
    • Attend weekly meetings with client and internal facilities team to discuss upcoming events as required.
    • Generate menu signage for full service events.
    • Create Event Supervisor Packs for full service events.
    • Develop thorough understanding of in-house equipment, linen, and procedures.
    • Work with outside vendors to source rental equipment and linen when necessary.
    III. Event Execution
    • Attend full service events and ensure that client’s needs are met.
    • Assist in the execution and service of all types of events as needed.
    • Process and communicate last minute changes from clients as needed.
    • Work with the Account Manager in all aspects of providing great products and services.
    • Follow up with clients post-event and obtain event feedback
    IV. Billing
    • Coordinate with Accounting/Billing Department to ensure compilation of accurate final billing and the collection of accounts receivables.
    • Establish and maintain strong, productive, and positive working relationships with a wide range of people including clients, vendors, event staff and colleagues.
    • Maintain an exemplary level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive issues.


    Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    • Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality or related industry. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
    • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience within the hospitality industry that includes quantifiable success within an event planning or production role.
    • Comprehensive knowledge of catering and event operations.
    • General interest in food, menu design, and event development.

    Essential Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
    • Ability to demonstrate strong affinity for Blue Plate’s mission: Our mission is to “care more” for others through food and service experiences that turn our partner’s vision into reality.
    • Ability to identify and resolve issues and alert executive leadership when needed.
    • Ability to function independently and intuitively in a fast-paced environment.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations that are understandable by the target audience.
    • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
    • Demonstrated initiative; results oriented and entrepreneurial minded.
    • Strong project management experience and ability to manage on-going multiple priorities.
    • Ability to interact with diverse groups and foster a cooperative work environment.
    • Ability to manage confidential information and maintain its integrity.
    • Strong computer skills that include proficiency with MS Office and Google applications, Catering and CRM software.
    • Local travel is required. Previous catering experience in a full service catering operation.

    Language Skills 
    • Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently. Bilingual skills preferred.
    Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
    • Possess the ability to fulfill any and all office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer entry, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
    • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.
    • At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
    • Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).

    Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Blue Plate Catering is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Candidates are considered for employment with Blue Plate Catering without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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Catering Manager, Corporate Client
  • BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Description Position SummaryThe successful candidate will work within the Food and Beverage program in a corporate setting, ensuring quality customer service with onsite catered events. The Catering M...
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Catering Manager, Corporate Client I
  • BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionPosition Summary:The Catering Manager serves as the primary representative and coordinator of daily catering and operations at Corporate Client Offices. The Catering Manager maintains Blue ...
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Catering Service Manager, Corporate Client
  • BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Description Job Title: Catering Service Manager, Corporate Client Department: Operations FLSA: Salaried, Exempt Status: Full-TimeReports to: Regional Account ManagerCustomary Days: Monday - FridayCust...
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Kitchen Manager
  • BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Description Job Title: Kitchen Manager Department: CulinaryFLSA: Exempt Status: Full TimeReports to: Executive ChefCustomary Days: Sunday - SaturdayCustomary Hours: Varies to include evenings, holiday...
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Purchasing Manager
  • BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Description Job Title: Purchasing Manager Department: OperationsFLSA: Exempt Reports to: Executive ChefCustomary Days: Sunday - SaturdayCustomary Hours: Varies to include evenings, weekends, holidays,...
  • 1 Month Ago
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concierge. event professional
  • CONCIERGE UNLIMITED INC
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Responsibilities: Re-establish personable concierge service assistance for signature cor...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Coordinator Housekeeping
  • Sage Hospitality Group, LLC
  • Chicago, IL
  • Provide clerical/secretarial and administrative support for the Housekeeping department, including dictation, typing com...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Catering Sales Manager
  • Paramount Events
  • Chicago, IL
  • Do you have experience in the hospitality industry? (Off-premise catering experience a MUST! Please do not apply without...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Catering Sales Manager
  • Auro Hotels
  • Lombard, IL
  • ** Catering Sales Manager** **Job Category****:** Sales & Marketing **Requisition Number****:** CATER02456 Showing 1 loc...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Catering Sales Manager - The Ivy Hotel
  • Charlestowne Hotels, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • **CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUS** The Catering Sales Manager at the Ivy Hotel will extend service and courtesy daily to ensure ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Housekeeping Supervisor
  • Eaglewood Resort & Spa
  • Itasca, IL
  • Job Summary: The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for administering and coordinating housekeeping functions in ass...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Valet Parking Attendant - Rush
  • Reef Technology Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • ** Valet Parking Attendant - Rush** * Chicago, Illinois, United States * Parking Field * Full-Time REEFs mission is to c...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Housekeeping Manager>
  • Residence Inn by Marriott
  • Chicago, IL
  • Residence Inn by Marriott - 11 S La Salle St [Room Attendant / Cleaner] As a Housekeeper at Residence Inn by Marriott, y...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Skokie, Illinois

According to the 2010 census, Skokie has a total area of 10.06 square miles (26.06 km2), all land. The village is bordered by Evanston to the east, Chicago to the southeast and southwest, Lincolnwood to the south, Niles to the southwest, Morton Grove to the west, Glenview to the northwest, and Wilmette to the north. The village's street circulation is a street-grid pattern, with major east-west thoroughfare every half-mile: Old Orchard Road, Golf Road, Church Street, Dempster Street, Main Street, Oakton Street, Howard Street, and Touhy Avenue. The major north-south thoroughfares are Skokie B...
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Income Estimation for Catering Manager jobs
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What does a Catering Manager do?

Catering Manager in Colorado Springs, CO
Catering managers might also be known as caterers or food service managers.
December 27, 2019
Catering managers generally oversee all processes and activities that lead up to the delivery of food services to meet the needs and requirements of customers.
January 07, 2020
Catering Manager in Yakima, WA
You will be a key player in a small team, working with the Sales & Events Director and Catering Supervisor to ensure that the catering and cafe are run to a highstandard in terms of safety, customer experience and efficiency.
December 11, 2019
Catering Manager in El Paso, TX
Catering Managers ensure all things are put in place to deliver food to the satisfaction of customers.
February 20, 2020