Catering Manager, Midwestern University

Job overview

The Catering Manager role is onsite in Downers Grove, IL, with a salary range of $50,000–$55,000 per year. The posting describes a typical Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule. Chartwells Higher Education manages campus dining and event services at colleges and universities. The manager oversees catering operations and events, including associate training, event setup and breakdown, service quality, and coordination with the chef and clients. The role supports reliable campus catering while monitoring labor and food costs and maintaining client relationships.

What you'll do

• Supervise catering events
• oversee event logistics, quality, sanitation, and facility-related activities
• work with the chef on menus
• train associates in service, menu presentation, and customer service
• track labor and food costs
• communicate with management, clients, customers, and associates
• assist with foodservice activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

catering manager

downers grove il

chartwells he

midwestern university

$50k–$55k

catering events

campus dining

menu planning

associate training

food cost controls

monday–friday

7 am–3:30 pm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• retirement plan
• paid time off and holidays
• paid parental leave
• personal leave
• wellness programs
• commuter benefits
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

The posting describes a typical weekday schedule of 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

About the employer

Chartwells HE is hiring for this role. Industry: Caterers. Sector: 72.