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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Corporate Catering & Events Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for corporate catering and event services across multiple Lake County campus locations at AbbVie. Reporting to the Manager, Foodservice Operations, this position is responsible for developing, standardizing, and growing an enterprise catering program that delivers exceptional hospitality experiences while supporting organizational objectives.
This role will lead the design and implementation of catering systems, service standards, menu programs, operating procedures, technology solutions, and training initiatives that create consistency across all locations. Initially, the position will focus on building these foundational capabilities while providing oversight of current catering and event operations. As the program matures, the Corporate Catering & Events Manager will oversee daily catering and event operations, financial performance, stakeholder relationships, and team development while ensuring an elevated customer experience for all clients, guests, and executive stakeholders.
The successful candidate is a hospitality leader with a passion for service excellence, operational efficiency, client experience, and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Enterprise Catering Program Leadership
Lead the strategic development and execution of the corporate catering program, establishing scalable service models, operating standards, menu packages, hospitality guidelines, and business processes that support long-term growth and operational consistency.
2. Team Leadership & Development
Provide direct leadership to two Catering Operations Group Leaders and indirect leadership to the broader catering and events teams. Foster a culture of accountability, hospitality, collaboration, professional development, and service excellence.
3. Operational Excellence
Oversee daily catering and event operations across multiple locations, ensuring seamless coordination, execution, and service delivery while maintaining consistent standards across all catering programs.
4. Menu & Service Innovation
Partner with culinary leadership to develop and continuously enhance catering menus, package offerings, service tiers, and event solutions that meet client needs, reflect industry trends, and drive program growth. Ensure catering and event services appropriately address dietary, allergen, cultural, religious, accessibility, and other accommodation requirements while maintaining consistent standards for food safety and guest experience.
5. Systems, Technology & Process Improvement
Lead the implementation and ongoing management of catering technology platforms, online ordering systems, reporting tools, and operational processes. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures that improve efficiency, accuracy, and the customer experience.
6. Event Planning & Execution
Oversee the planning and execution of corporate meetings, executive events, VIP functions, conferences, and large-scale organizational events, ensuring flawless coordination from initial request through final delivery. Develop contingency plans for service disruptions, staffing challenges, facility issues, supplier delays, and other event-related risks.
7. Financial & Revenue Management
Manage catering revenue performance, food cost controls, labor utilization, and operational expenses. Identify opportunities to grow revenue, improve cost recovery, increase operational efficiency, and achieve financial objectives.
8. Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with administrative partners, corporate clients, executive stakeholders, and event sponsors. Serve as the primary escalation point for service concerns and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
9. Compliance, Safety & Quality Assurance
Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and company policies. Maintain operational standards that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices while promoting a safe working environment.
10. Strategic Growth & Continuous Improvement
Utilize operational data, customer feedback, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for innovation, program enhancements, process improvements, and long-term business growth.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Management, Event Management, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
2. Minimum 8 years of progressive leadership experience in catering, hospitality, event management, business dining, hotel operations, or a related service environment.
3. Demonstrated experience leading multi-site catering operations, large-scale corporate events, or complex hospitality programs.
4. Proven success developing and implementing operating procedures, service standards, training programs, and process improvements.
5. Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting revenue, controlling labor and food costs, and analyzing operational performance.
6. Experience managing catering management software, online ordering platforms, event management systems, and business reporting tools.
7. Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
8. Demonstrated leadership experience in coaching, performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
9. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Core Competencies
- Hospitality & Service Excellence
- Catering & Event Management
- Strategic Planning & Program Development
- Leadership & Talent Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Financial & Business Acumen
- Operational Excellence
- Process Improvement & Standardization
- Technology & Systems Management
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Change Management
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
-
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Corporate Catering & Events Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for corporate catering and event services across multiple Lake County campus locations at AbbVie. Reporting to the Manager, Foodservice Operations, this position is responsible for developing, standardizing, and growing an enterprise catering program that delivers exceptional hospitality experiences while supporting organizational objectives.
This role will lead the design and implementation of catering systems, service standards, menu programs, operating procedures, technology solutions, and training initiatives that create consistency across all locations. Initially, the position will focus on building these foundational capabilities while providing oversight of current catering and event operations. As the program matures, the Corporate Catering & Events Manager will oversee daily catering and event operations, financial performance, stakeholder relationships, and team development while ensuring an elevated customer experience for all clients, guests, and executive stakeholders.
The successful candidate is a hospitality leader with a passion for service excellence, operational efficiency, client experience, and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Enterprise Catering Program Leadership
Lead the strategic development and execution of the corporate catering program, establishing scalable service models, operating standards, menu packages, hospitality guidelines, and business processes that support long-term growth and operational consistency.
2. Team Leadership & Development
Provide direct leadership to two Catering Operations Group Leaders and indirect leadership to the broader catering and events teams. Foster a culture of accountability, hospitality, collaboration, professional development, and service excellence.
3. Operational Excellence
Oversee daily catering and event operations across multiple locations, ensuring seamless coordination, execution, and service delivery while maintaining consistent standards across all catering programs.
4. Menu & Service Innovation
Partner with culinary leadership to develop and continuously enhance catering menus, package offerings, service tiers, and event solutions that meet client needs, reflect industry trends, and drive program growth. Ensure catering and event services appropriately address dietary, allergen, cultural, religious, accessibility, and other accommodation requirements while maintaining consistent standards for food safety and guest experience.
5. Systems, Technology & Process Improvement
Lead the implementation and ongoing management of catering technology platforms, online ordering systems, reporting tools, and operational processes. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures that improve efficiency, accuracy, and the customer experience.
6. Event Planning & Execution
Oversee the planning and execution of corporate meetings, executive events, VIP functions, conferences, and large-scale organizational events, ensuring flawless coordination from initial request through final delivery. Develop contingency plans for service disruptions, staffing challenges, facility issues, supplier delays, and other event-related risks.
7. Financial & Revenue Management
Manage catering revenue performance, food cost controls, labor utilization, and operational expenses. Identify opportunities to grow revenue, improve cost recovery, increase operational efficiency, and achieve financial objectives.
8. Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with administrative partners, corporate clients, executive stakeholders, and event sponsors. Serve as the primary escalation point for service concerns and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
9. Compliance, Safety & Quality Assurance
Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and company policies. Maintain operational standards that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices while promoting a safe working environment.
10. Strategic Growth & Continuous Improvement
Utilize operational data, customer feedback, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for innovation, program enhancements, process improvements, and long-term business growth.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Management, Event Management, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
2. Minimum 8 years of progressive leadership experience in catering, hospitality, event management, business dining, hotel operations, or a related service environment.
3. Demonstrated experience leading multi-site catering operations, large-scale corporate events, or complex hospitality programs.
4. Proven success developing and implementing operating procedures, service standards, training programs, and process improvements.
5. Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting revenue, controlling labor and food costs, and analyzing operational performance.
6. Experience managing catering management software, online ordering platforms, event management systems, and business reporting tools.
7. Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
8. Demonstrated leadership experience in coaching, performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
9. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Core Competencies
- Hospitality & Service Excellence
- Catering & Event Management
- Strategic Planning & Program Development
- Leadership & Talent Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Financial & Business Acumen
- Operational Excellence
- Process Improvement & Standardization
- Technology & Systems Management
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Change Management
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
-
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
-
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
-
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Corporate Events Manager
Frame your degree field precisely
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to events management. A communications, marketing, or hospitality degree works. A general liberal arts degree may trigger an RFE, so request a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to the role's specialty occupation requirements.
Target companies with LCA filing history
Search employer H-1B filings by occupation code before applying. Corporate events roles appear under SOC code 13-1121. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed LCAs for this specific title, not just any H-1B sponsoring company.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your wage level and location. Run your job title and zip code through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer discussion so you know the floor and can negotiate from a grounded position.
Clarify vendor and contractor oversight in your job description
USCIS scrutinizes whether events managers direct third-party vendors from a fixed employer worksite. Ensure your offer letter and LCA reflect a primary office location, even if events occur offsite, to avoid an RFE challenging the employer-employee relationship.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B employers must be authorized to employ you lawfully, and E-Verify enrollment signals a compliance-ready HR process. Ask during the offer stage whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify, since unenrolled employers can face delays when USCIS processes your petition.
Time your petition around the April cap deadline
H-1B cap petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If your offer comes after April, negotiate a deferred start date or explore cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofits that sponsor H-1B roles outside the lottery cycle.
H-1B Visa Corporate Events Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Events Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field such as event management, hospitality, communications, or marketing. Roles where any general degree is acceptable can face USCIS scrutiny. Your offer letter and LCA should specify the required degree field to support the specialty occupation classification.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Corporate Events Manager positions?
Corporate events managers are most commonly sponsored by financial services firms, technology companies, consulting firms, hotel chains, and large nonprofits that maintain in-house events teams. Browse Migrate Mate to find companies with verified LCA filing history for this specific role title, filtered by location and industry.
Can my employer file H-1B for me if events are held at multiple client sites?
Yes, but the LCA must list every worksite where you'll spend a significant portion of time. If your role regularly takes you to client venues, your employer may need to file multiple LCA amendments as assignments change. A single-location LCA that doesn't reflect actual worksites can create compliance problems during audits.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer cancels a major events contract and my role changes?
If your core duties shift materially, for example from managing corporate events to general marketing work, your employer should file an H-1B amendment before the role changes. Working in a materially different capacity without an amendment can jeopardize your status. USCIS treats unexplained duty changes as potential violations during site visits or audits.
Is a Corporate Events Manager role affected by the H-1B lottery?
Yes, if your employer is a for-profit company and you haven't held H-1B status before, your petition enters the annual cap lottery each April. Universities, affiliated nonprofits, and certain research institutions are cap-exempt and can file at any time. Checking an employer's cap status before applying can save months in your timeline.