Goat Group Catering is seeking an energetic Catering Assistant to join our team!

Goat Group Catering is James Beard Award Winning Chef Stephanie Izard’s full service catering division. Goat Group Catering is able to curate small and large events, bringing everything they do at Stephanie Izard’s properties: Girl & the Goat, Little Goat, Duck Duck Goat, and Cabra to venues across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Offering drop-off and traditional catering, Goat Group Catering features the signature global influence that has made Girl & the Goat a Chicago favorite. We pride ourselves on tailoring our menus to each individual client and can-do multiple menu styles: from a passed cocktail style reception, to a full seated dinner.

This is an ideal position for someone who is passionate about providing genuine hospitality and is seeking to become a leader of a fun and hard-working team while working in some of the most exciting locations in Chicago.

Job Description:

• Daily execution of operations for Drop Off Catering and Pick Up orders
  • Deliver & Arrange orders for offsite deliveries
• Comfortably able to speak about the brand
• Responding to new inquiries in a timely manner, proficient in client relations, hospitality and cross selling within our restaurant group
• Maintaining updated menus on all platforms and collateral
• Managing a constant fluctuating inventory within multiple spaces
• Maintaining positive relationships with external vendors
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Track analytics, sales and growth metrics on a monthly basis
• Assist the Catering & Events teams with various projects

Experience requirements: 

• Valid Driver’s License and confidence to drive downtown.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Meticulous and detail oriented, yet able to work fast
• Comfortable with working independently, is self-motivated with a can-do attitude, can plan and execute daily tasks efficiently
• Is able to balance the fast-paced restaurant/chef environment, which requires flexibility and the ability to be nimble throughout workdays if new priorities interfere
• Is collaborative/a team player
• Willingly accept new and challenging assignments and career opportunities
• Ability to identify, manage and resolve issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite

Schedule: Flexible schedule is a must as schedule is based on catering orders & events.

If you feel you meet the above requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you!

Boka Restaurant Group offers; competitive salaries, Health, Dental & Voluntary benefits package, health club discounts, city wide perks and immense growth potential! 

Please respond with a copy of your resume AND a cover letter detailing why you'd be a great addition to our team! 

For more information on Goat Group Catering please visit the link below. 

http://www.goatgroupcatering.com/about-us