Culinary Analyst

Under direction, this position is responsible for photography, green initiatives, and marketing efforts. • Supervise and manage culinary database support staff CATEREASE ADMINISTRATION / SUPPORT (25%) • Serve as the day-to-day project administrator for Caterease to include: o Managing the project timeline to hit milestone delivery dates for the release of updates to this key strategic program o Reviewing accuracy of daily orders • Support specific development of on-going implementation materials and new program enhancements as necessary • Provide general user support for Caterease; including troubleshooting and facilitating training sessions • Handle the core administrative responsibilities, including producing presentation updates, creating templates and organizing/maintaining all project files • Support Sales staff in development of new menus and menu items • Provide accurate and reliable pricing information to Sales staff • Adhere to all Culinary concept development and Project Management processes, standards and operating norms that ensures all projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the high satisfaction of the Management CULINARY/OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (20%) • Support Operations Managers and Analysts with the strategic planning for periods of increased business including holidays and special events • Anticipate the needs of Operations and Culinary departments and prepare reports and materials accordingly • Prepare, maintain, and distribute educational guides for Culinary department staff • Schedule the testing and development process for new menu items • Modify menus for customers with dietary restrictions and food allergies • Proof and edit menus for accuracy in respect to pricing, style, and portion • Research new ingredients, vendors, and specialty items • Work closely with Kitchen and Operations teams to research and prepare all awards submissions (responsibilities include compiling photographs and writing detailed responses to submission questions). • Act as direct liaison to our brand strategy agency and interface with them to implement new marketing strategies. • Management of photo library, including new items and all client tastings Associated Responsibilities: • Establish effective relationships that result in working closely with Culinary and Operations teams • Schedule daily tasks with flexibility to create the ability to quickly change focus to provide on the fly support for items on the production floor and in active sales proposals • Research and collect information and supporting data in preparation for meetings, work projects and reports. We enjoy preferred catering status at many of Chicago's most historic and iconic venues and are proud of our roots on the North Shore, as well as the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.