Eurest
Position Title: CATERING OPERATIONS MANAGER - DEERFIELD, IL
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000
As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.
Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Catering Operations Manager holds duties related to successful execution and coordination for on and off premise Company 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. You will be expected to have excellent client skills in presentation and marketing ability.
Key Responsibilities:
Consults clients as to scope, expectations, setting, menu, collateral entertainment to have a successful and appropriate event within the client's budget
Plans menus in consultation with the clients and chefs
Negotiates individual vendor contracts
Delegates to, and ensure that, the Event Manager coordinates and executes the event within the parameters established by the Catering Event Manager
Recruits, interviews, selects, and trains permanent and casual staff
Organizes, leads and motivates the catering team
Plans staff and event schedules
Maintains and develops accurate financial and administrative records
Serves as liaison and coordinator between Sales Catering Managers, Supervising Chefs, Staffing, Captains, Suppliers, Vendors, Rental Companies and Clients as needed to plan events
Assesses contract requirements and ensure satisfaction with the services delivered
Performs final review and assessment of catering events to determine if they meet performance and quality standards
Resolves customer concerns and ensures timely customer payment
Preferred Qualifications:
Operationally savvy industry professional with demonstrated leadership in managing people, events and the overall guest experience
Strong organization, time management and team motivation skills are essential for success in this role
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with clients, senior management, and WPC support staff
Ability to respond effectively to continuously changing demands
Demonstrated experience in budgeting, P&L, labor and sales forecasting and reporting
Effective use of discretion to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
Excellent negotiating skills
Ability to establish credibility with senior culinary professionals
Human Resource experience including hiring, training, mentoring and development
3-5 years' experience in a hospitality management environment (preferably in an off-premise catering environment)
The ability to manage in an environment with focus on client service, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business
Apply to Eurest today!
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Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
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
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026\Wage-Transparency\Eurest.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
