Catering Manager

POSITION: Catering Manager
DEPARTMENT: Catering Sales
REPORTS TO: Catering Sales Director
FLSA STATUS: Salaried-Exempt

SAVOR…Chicago, the leading food service provider located at McCormick Place Convention Center has an immediate opening for a Catering Manager. This position will assist in the development of “Exhibit Floor Catering” and have a clear understanding of the roles and functions that food and beverage play within McCormick Place and the type of clientele that uses these services.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and effectively communicate Savor...Chicago policies and procedures related to Food Service.
• Engage with clients prior to their arrival in order to analyze their purpose for choosing McCormick Place.
• Effectively communicate with all internal teams, i.e., Banquets, Culinary, Stewarding, Restaurants, Purchasing, Accounting, CCTB, Hyatt and SMG.
• Proactively reach out to groups/exhibitors at least 2 to 6 months in advance with information which will assist with placing orders in a timely manner.
• Promptly follow up on customer calls and requests in an efficient and expedient manner.
• Must have a demonstrated record of achieving objectives within time, cost and profitability parameters through a thorough understanding of the sales process.
• Ability to interface effectively with operating management at all levels of the company.

TO APPLY: No Phone Calls Please. This position offers a competitive salary. Resumes must include salary requirements for consideration and may be sent to: EMAIL: savor.hr@mccormickplace.com. When applying, please submit the Job Position.

SAVOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/V/D

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED)
• College Graduate with BA, BS in Marketing Business Administration or related course work.
• 2-5 years experience in Sales, Food and Beverage, Marketing, etc.
• Computer literate and must be able to type no less than 50 wpm (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Must be flexible, have a sense of urgency, be able to respond quickly and resourcefully to internal and external issues.