Catering & Events Director in Chicago, Illinois at Chick-fil-A

Catering & Events Director – Chick-fil-A Bucktown & Wicker ParkAre you a go-getter who thrives on building relationships, making calls, and closing deals? Chick-fil-A Bucktown & Wicker Park are looking for a driven, professional Catering & Events Director to grow our catering business across both locations through proactive outreach, community sampling, and CRM-based relationship management.This isn't a desk job. We want a hands-on leader who's energized by results, thrives in the community, and loves sharing great food and service with others.Compensation & BenefitsApprox. $56,160/year base salary (40 hours/week)1.5% commission on all new catering sales generated outside the restaurants, across both locations (e.g., $30,000 in sales = $450 commission)Opportunities for growth, leadership, and bonus incentives401(k)Health insuranceFree meals on and off the clock$12.99/month subscription stipend$50/month phone stipend$250/month wellness stipend$200 bi-annual uniform stipendWhat You'll DoDrive catering sales through cold calling, in-person sampling, and outreach to local businesses, schools, churches, and organizations across the Bucktown and Wicker Park communitiesManage contacts, leads, and opportunities using CRM toolsDeliver and set up catering orders at both locations with excellence and professionalismRepresent Chick-fil-A Bucktown & Wicker Park with integrity, enthusiasm, and a commitment to serving othersCollaborate with leadership at both locations to build strategies and hit growth targetsAssist with packaging and prepping food for catering and deliveryBuild brand awareness and loyalty across both communitiesTrack sales performance and refine outreach strategy over timeTravel regularly between both locations as neededWhat We're Looking ForCommission-driven and hungry to grow salesProven track record in sales, catering, or business developmentComfortable cold calling and building relationships from scratchExperience with CRM toolsDetail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple leads and tasks at onceProfessional presentation in every interactionValid driver's license and reliable vehicle (regular travel between locations required)Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periodsFood service or hospitality experience preferredAble to work independently and think like an ownerWhy Chick-fil-A Bucktown & Wicker Park?Chick-fil-A is one of the most respected brands in the country, known for great food and even better service. At Bucktown & Wicker Park, we're not just about chicken. We're about growth, leadership, and making a positive impact in both of our communities. This is a high-opportunity role with real potential for career advancement and commission-based earnings. Requirements: Valid drive's license and vehicle Experience in sales, catering, or business development Strong communication and organizational skills Experience with CRM tools In our kitchens, we focus on fresh and simple ingredients. And we always have. Since the beginning, we've served chicken that is whole breast meat, with no added fillers or hormones, and we bread it by hand in our restaurants. Produce is delivered fresh to our kitchens several times a week. Salads are chopped and prepared fresh throughout the day. Whole lemons are freshly squeezed in our restaurants and combined with pure cane sugar and water (yep, that’s all) to make Chick-fil-A Lemonade®. It may not be the easy way, but it's the only way we know.