Our five-star Catering Department, noted as the Best in the North Shore by North Shore Magazine in 1994, has been creating perfect occasions for over 40 years. Foodstuffs is a locally owned small business that has been catering to our Midwest clients with our chef-crafted cuisine, made with the highest quality ingredients and precisely executed to ensure perfection.
Foodstuffs offers benefits that include health insurance, as well as supplemental insurance, a 401k program, in-store discounts, daily lunch and more.
Job Description:
- Work Directly with our Contracted Trade Show Vendors
- Build Catering Menus and Proposals based on the Trade Show Clientele
- Liaison between Kitchen Staff, Operations Staff and Outside Vendors
- Use of Microsoft Excel
- Use of Word
- Use of Outlook Mail & Calendar
- Use Internal Software to Execute Event Proposals
- Site Visits with Trade Show Managers
- Billing, Invoicing & Payments to Trade Show
- Scheduling Staff Needed for Activations, Complimentary Meals, Concessions, and Bars
- Attend & Work Foodstuffs Events as Needed
Ideal Candidate
- Outstanding Organizational Skills
- Outstanding Communication Skills as you will be a Team Leader for these Tradeshows
- Creative while Working with Today’s Trends and Restrictions
- Attention to Every Detail
- Ability to Read, Write & Speak English
- Ability to Work Long Hours & Walk Long Distances
Requirements
- 1-2 Years of Managing Banquets and Multi-Events
- Prior Off Premise Catering Work
- Excel Proficient
- Word Proficient
- Ability to Work Weekends and Flexible Schedule
- High School Diploma or GED
Pay
- Base: $45,000
- Plus: Commission
Work Location:
- Evanston, Illinois 60201
Pay frequency:
- Every Other Week
Work Includes
- Lifting 30 LBS or More
Weekends
- Occasionally
Paid Training:
- We offer Paid Training
Shifts announced:
- Weekly
Employees Working Per Shift
- 5 or more
Company's Website:
- www.foodstuffscatering com
Benefits Include:
- Daily Free Lunch
- Medical & Supplemental Insurance, 401K
- Overtime Opportunities
- Potential Room for Advancement
- Store Discounts and More
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000.00 per year + Commission
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Schedule:
- Minimum 40 Hours per Week + Overtime
- Primarily Monday - Friday
- Weekend Availability for Trade Shows
Experience:
- Banquet Manager: 1-2 Years
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person in Evanston / Chicago
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid training
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Commission pay
- Uncapped commission
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Travel requirement:
- Travel
Experience:
- Catering Sales: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person