Conference AND Banquet Manager - Northwestern University - Chicago, IL

$70,000 - $75,000

Full Benefits, 401K, and PTO

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.

Are you an experienced Conference and Banquet Manager who is looking to join a national leader in food service? Our role will offer you the opportunity to manager events and offer personalized solutions for our clients while working with our operations team to ensure we exceed our client’s expectations.

As the Conference and Banquet Manager with the Northwestern University downtown community including the prestigious Prtizker School of Law and Feinberg School of Medicine program, you will provide hands‑on support with conferences and banquets through our food service operations. You will manage events and offer personalized solutions for our clients while working with our operations team to make sure we exceed our client’s expectations.

• Coordinates and oversees catering events for banquets and conferences
• Develops and maintains the catering and event plan including a comprehensive event planning and conference service to clients including detailed menu development and conference planning
• Hires, trains, and schedules catering/event staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
• Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events
• Books, selects and costs menu items, pricing contracts and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key

• Minimum of five years of experience in hospitality industry including four years in management (preferably Catering Management) is preferred
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean up is also essential
• Serv Safe Certified a plus
• Must have a valid clean driving license

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.

• 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.

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