Catering Manager

Company: QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC
Location: River Forest
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Summary Responsible for developing and executing catering solutions to meet customer needs. Facilitates the delivery of prepared food created from an event-specific work order Catering Manager Responsibilities: Manage staff to include selection, work allocation, training, coaching and mentoring, problem resolution, performance evaluation and feedback, and corrective action. Deliver consistent quality in planning and execution of events. Leverage established company solutions to ensure consistency, quality and efficiency within consumer driven offerings. Manage catering team to ensure quality in final presentation of food. Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships. Catering Manager Requirements: Minimum of two years of food service or catering experience and prior experience in a management role Strong communication and client management skills Solid knowledge of financials Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (Food Service Manager) Catering Manager Full Time Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Yearly Bonus 401k with Matching PTO Paid Unused Sick Time (8) Company Paid Holidays Shoes for Crews $40.00 Annual Credit Free Meals Employee Assistance Program $1000-$500 Unlimited Refer a Friend Referral Bonus Life & AD&D Insurance Career Path Growth and more! There are full-time and part-time positions available. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, please visit our website at https://www.questfms.com/. Quest Food Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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