Description Join our team as a Catering Supervisor and play a key role in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences at one of our premier corporate dining accounts This hands-on leadership position is responsible fo…
The Catering Supervisor oversees daily catering operations, manages staff development, and ensures high standards of food service and safety. They coordinate events, maintain client relationships, and ensure all catering orders are executed according to client requests.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of supervisory experience in catering, hospitality, or food service. Strong organizational, leadership, and computer skills are required, along with the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work a flexible schedule.
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Description
Join our team as a Catering Supervisor and play a key role in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences at one of our premier corporate dining accounts This hands-on leadership position is responsible for overseeing daily catering operations, supervising and developing staff, coordinating events, and ensuring outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while leading by example and maintaining the highest standards of food service, safety, and professionalism.
Weekly and daily alterations to the schedule of employees based on business; ensure coverage daily from 7am to 5pm.
Develop hourly staff to create an evolving cohesive team, including training of technical skills and customer service traits
Ensuring that all parts for catering and commons are maintained, and product is rotated
Communicate regularly with our client's Hospitality team to ensure special requests are met
Input catering orders into the internal ordering system
Input and coordinate hybrid events into ordering system and send staff requests
Lead by example with team and as needed set, deliver and clean catering orders.
Daily communication with our client, warehouse team and kitchen about next day orders
Oversee room set-ups, ensuring floorplans are followed to client request
Manage activities of cooks (when catering calls for cooks) and dishwasher to oversee food production and cleanliness of entire foodservice areas
Monitor Mickey’s Linens to ensure linen count sufficient for weekly events
Ensure chef is tending to finish needs of the delivered catered food
Collaborate with the front-of-house café manager to share staff resources as needed
Work with Paramount Events full-service sales team to coordinate and execute events
Report all incoming TPG event staff to Welcome Desk
Assist with managing utility staff to ensure all equipment, floors, and walls are clean and sanitary
Maintain organized and clean office spaces
Ensure uniform guidelines are enforced
Create and maintain cleaning schedule for deep cleaning of equipment (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly)
Ensure health code, per city of Chicago inspection process.
Develop positive and professional relationships with client liaisons
Report broken or malfunctioning equipment as needed, to ensure timely repairs
Participate in progressive discipline for staff, as needed.
Work at TPG headquarters as requested and at catering events as requested
Complete assigned projects in a timely manner, per stated deadlines
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in catering, hospitality, or food service.
Strong leadership, organizational, and customer service skills.
Experience coordinating catering events and managing staff.
Basic computer proficiency (email, Microsoft Office, and ordering systems).
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
Flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Serving Guests with Passion Since 2011 | Woman-Owned | Green-Certified
Industry
Events Services
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
4,004
Founded and led by Jodi Fyfe, Paramount Events is a woman-owned, green-certified, full-scale catering company specializing in seasonal, chef-driven cuisine and impeccable service. At Paramount Events, we measure success by the personal connections we build, fully investing in the happiness of our clients and their guests.
Offices: 2744 W Roscoe St, Chicago, Illinois 60618, US
CateringEventsHospitalityand SustainabilityHospitalityFood and BeverageCatering
Serving Guests with Passion Since 2011 | Woman-Owned | Green-Certified
Industry
Events Services
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
4,004
Founded and led by Jodi Fyfe, Paramount Events is a woman-owned, green-certified, full-scale catering company specializing in seasonal, chef-driven cuisine and impeccable service. At Paramount Events, we measure success by the personal connections we build, fully investing in the happiness of our clients and their guests.
Offices: 2744 W Roscoe St, Chicago, Illinois 60618, US
CateringEventsHospitalityand SustainabilityHospitalityFood and BeverageCatering
