CareerPlan

Corporate Catering & Events Manager

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10

Core

Strategic leadership and operational oversight for corporate catering and event services across multiple Lake County campus locations, delivering hospitality experiences and supporting organizational objectives.

Role type

Senior IC corporate catering and events manager

Builds

Enterprise catering program, service standards, menu packages, and event solutions for internal clients and executive stakeholders

Domain

Corporate hospitality and event management

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic program development, multi-site operations leadership, menu and service innovation, financial and revenue management, systems and technology implementation, event planning and execution, compliance and safety assurance, stakeholder relationship management

Preferred skills

Culinary management background, hospitality industry experience, process improvement expertise

Technologies

Catering management software, online ordering platforms, event management systems, business reporting tools

Responsibilities

Lead strategic development and execution of the corporate catering program; Provide direct leadership to Catering Operations Group Leaders; Oversee daily catering and event operations across multiple locations; Partner with culinary leadership to develop and enhance catering menus and service tiers; Lead implementation of catering technology platforms and operational processes; Oversee planning and execution of corporate meetings and large-scale organizational events; Manage catering revenue performance and operational expenses; Build and maintain relationships with administrative partners and executive stakeholders; Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company policies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership