Corporate Contracts

Your Instructor:
Candi Daley

Candi Dailey is the CEO and Co – Founder of Potomac Hospitality Group. A DMV based hospitality management company creating niche food & beverage solutions through events, catering, and restaurant operations. With an extensive background in culinary arts, and a secondary focus in hospitality management, Candi is responsible for the development of Hospitality Solutions and Concept Brands at PHG. Through strategic partnerships she ensures that services provided through our unique foodservice programs are tailored to corporate, commercial and government requirements.

From dining services to hospitality administration, the Pennsylvania Culinary alumna is well-versed in FOH and BOH operations. As CEO Candi also oversees the development of the PHG restaurant portfolio which includes, Brown Butler Cafe (fall 23), Caribana (Summer 24), and the well-known concept Ruby’s Southern Comfort Kitchen (Ruby’s So.Co. Kitchen), a family-owned and operated fast-casual restaurant specializing in comfort food. At the heart of Candi’ s work is a deeper mission to support the advancement and success of aspiring Black restaurateurs — mitigating the barriers to access, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive within the space. With a deep knowledge of restaurant management, business operations and customer success Candi is a trusted industry resource. Candi is a member of The City of Bowie’s Economic Development Committee, a member of The Restaurant Advisory Committee for Doordash, and an advisory board member for the PGCC Hospitality & Culinary Arts program. She is also a founding member of The Bow Collective. When she’s not spearheading operations, Candi can be found in her sanctuary cooking, traveling, or spending time with her husband Jason, and their daughters.

About The Course

Corporate Contracts is a comprehensive course designed to equip caterers with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate the world of corporate events. Covering contract negotiation, pricing strategies, and legal considerations specific to catering services, this course empowers caterers to secure lucrative corporate contracts with confidence. Participants will learn to craft compelling proposals, manage client expectations, and mitigate risks associated with corporate engagements, ensuring seamless execution and long-term client satisfaction. With practical insights and real-world case studies, this course prepares caterers to thrive in the competitive corporate catering landscape.

Course Expectation

1. You must watch videos in full to mark the lesson complete and progress to the next lesson
2. On each lesson you will find video, presentation and/or support materials
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5. To receive a grade for the course you must complete the quizzes. You must pass with 80% and have 2 attempts to pass the course.
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