CATERING COORDINATOR - CHICAGO, IL - Compass Group, North America

Handcut Foods






Position Title: CATERING COORDINATOR - CHICAGO, IL


Pay Grade: 4





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!





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Job Summary



As a Catering Coordinator, you will hold duties related to sales/marketing, administration, and coordination for on and off premise catering events. The position entails a need for excellent attention to detail and communication skills; ability to multi-task on a variety of projects simultaneously, accurate distribution of pertinent information both internally to all departments as well as to clients and related vendors.





Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



+ Inputs and maintains all reserve data for all events including inquiries, tentative and definite. Details function sheets with equipment needs and rental orders.


+ Creates captain’s packets for each event including staff sheets, equipment pulls, beverage pulls, signage, expo sheets, etc. as needed and assures that captains are in receipt of packet.


+ Creates buffet signage and printed menus as required for each event.


+ Assembles and performs upkeep of organized event files including all correspondence, orders, invoices, payments, proposals, function sheets, etc.


+ Processes certificate of insurance requests.


+ Intakes inquiries including all pertinent event information client contact, date, time, format, number of guests, location, etc.


+ Prepares proposals for events and submits staff requisitions.


+ Supports sales initiatives through research, marketing interface, communications and sourcing


+ Works with marketing department on materials and promotions.


+ Assists with client walkthroughs of venue spaces and provides on-site sales representation at events as scheduled.


+ Receives and processes all deposits.


+ Reviews reserve financial entry to assure accurately forecasted and communicates with accounting on any needs, clarification, etc.


+ Prepares final event invoicing and expense reports on a monthly basis.


+ Assists in scheduling meetings, appointments, travel, etc.


+ Performs other duties as assigned.






Qualifications:



+ Experience in dining, catering and/or events.


+ Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.


+ Must be able to work a flexible schedule as the business demands.


+ Excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills.


+ Proficient computer skills including MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.


+ Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Marketing is preferred.






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