Catering Manager

Catering Manager

ID

2025-1688

Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago

Category

Kendall College of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management

Position Type

Staff (Full-Time)

Overview

Who We Are :

National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.

What You Will Do :

The Catering Manager provides strategic culinary leadership for all university catering operations, including campus lunch, campus events, banquets, conferences, and special functions. This role oversees menu development, food quality, and event execution while ensuring the catering program enhances the university's reputation for hospitality. The Catering Chef Director works closely with Director of Events to deliver exceptional experiences that reflect the mission and culture of the university.

Essential Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership & Menu Development

Design, plan, and execute catering menus that align with client preferences, event themes, dietary needs, and seasonal availability.

• Ensure food presentation and quality standards are consistently met for all catered functions.
• Innovate with creative menu concepts that enhance the client and guest experience.

Operations & Event Execution

Staff Management & Training

Financial Oversight

Client & Stakeholder Relations

Qualifications

Collaborative

Work Environment / Physical Demands / Travel Requirements :

NLU Inclusion Statement :

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us : they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Compensation and Benefits

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time staff benefits can be found here.

The salary range of the grade for this position is $56,508 to $81,936 annually. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to : budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge / skills, experience, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.

Application Instructions

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