Director of Catering

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Position Title: Director of Catering
Salary: $65,000 to $70,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Commission

Company Overview: CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a diverse collection of national accounts, including art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. The company is committed to putting associates’ career path, safety, and success first while delivering sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to guests.

As Director of Catering, you will share our values and passion for the industry to lead our catering team within the renowned Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. The museum, established in 1967, is one of the world's largest contemporary art venues.

We offer an entrepreneurial atmosphere with continued growth and leadership opportunities along with a competitive base salary and monthly commission program. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parking and employee meals.

• Conducting site visits and closing business for the museum.
• Representing the museum’s special events department at networking and industry-related gatherings.
• Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with our client and building staff.
• Producing monthly forecast of performance to budget and plan.
• Developing and achieving the annual Catering Revenue Budget.
• Submitting monthly reports.
• Maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring company policies and procedures are enforced fairly and consistently.

• Five years prior experience with a proven record of accomplishment in a similar facility.
• College Degree.
• Willing to work flexible hours (e.g., weekends, evenings).
• Must be extremely organized.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English.
• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Computer proficient.

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

We are a drug-free environment, EOE and E-Verify Employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.