Salary: $90000 - $95000 / year
Job SummaryAs theCatering Director, you will lead the planning and execution of a diverse catering and events program while driving new business and revenue growth. You'll manage events from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up, build strong client relationships, and lead teams to deliver exceptional service.
This is an ideal opportunity for an organized, hospitality-focused leader who enjoys being hands-on, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a passion for both event execution and business development.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversee end-to-end execution of corporate, social, wedding, and private events.
- Develop detailed event timelines and run-of-show documents while coordinating staff, vendors, equipment, and logistics.
- Lead, schedule, train, and develop catering teams, including servers, bartenders, setup crews, and culinary staff.
- Manage client relationships from initial inquiry through event execution and post-event follow-up.
- Conduct site visits and pre-event meetings to ensure every detail is planned and executed successfully.
- Partner with culinary teams on menus, special requests, dietary needs, and quality standards.
- Develop creative marketing and business development strategies to increase catering revenue.
- Build partnerships, develop promotions, pursue local business opportunities, and identify upselling opportunities.
- Track leads, proposals, contracts, conversion rates, and revenue performance.
- Manage event budgets, pricing, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
- Resolve on-site challenges quickly and professionally while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, licensing, and company standards.
Preferred Qualifications:- 3+ years of catering, events, hospitality, or foodservice management experience.
- Proven experience managing events, teams, and multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills with experience developing detailed event timelines and run-of-show plans.
- Demonstrated success in sales, marketing, business development, or revenue growth.
- Excellent client-facing communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong understanding of catering operations, food and beverage service, inventory, and vendor management.
- Ability to remain calm and solution-oriented in a fast-paced event environment.
- Flexible schedule with availability for evenings, weekends, and events as needed.
- Passion for hospitality, exceptional service, and creating memorable experiences.
Apply to Flik today!Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Req ID: Flik Hospitality Group
Kristan McIntosh
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