Position Title: Catering DirectorSalary: $100,000-$110,000Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefits Package
Job Summary:As the
Catering Director, you will lead the planning and execution of catering and events for a
premier corporate dining account in NYC. This position is responsible for delivering elevated hospitality experiences, managing a high-performing catering team, and building strong partnerships with clients, executives, and key stakeholders.
The Catering Director will oversee all aspects of event operations-from initial planning and menu development through execution and post-event follow-up-while ensuring exceptional service, presentation, quality, and attention to detail consistent with a luxury corporate dining environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of internal and external catering events, including executive meetings, conferences, receptions, and special functions.
- Serve as a primary client contact, developing trusted relationships and ensuring service expectations are consistently exceeded.
- Create and maintain a comprehensive catering strategy, including event planning services, menu development, pricing, and promotional initiatives.
- Partner with culinary leadership to develop menus that reflect the account's premium standards, dietary needs, seasonal offerings, and client preferences.
- Manage the booking process, event forecasting, contracts, menu costing, equipment requirements, staffing, and logistics.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and develop catering team members, promoting excellence in service techniques, menu presentation, professionalism, and hospitality.
- Oversee event setup, service, transportation, breakdown, and cleanup to ensure seamless execution and exceptional presentation.
- Monitor labor, food, and operating costs while maintaining financial and service objectives.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, sanitation requirements, and client expectations.
- Conduct post-event reviews and implement continuous improvements to enhance the guest and client experience.
What We're Looking For:- Minimum of five years of hospitality or catering experience, including at least two years in a management or leadership role.
- Experience supporting corporate dining, executive dining, luxury hospitality, conference services, or high-end catering environments preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with event booking, menu selection and costing, contract pricing, staffing, equipment coordination, and vendor management.
- Strong knowledge of catering operations, food preparation, service standards, event logistics, and cost control.
- Excellent communication, organizational, client relations, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, high-touch environment while maintaining composure and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and catering or event management systems preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, or a related field preferred.
Apply to Restaurant Associates today!Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Restaurant Associates 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
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.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: 1586445
Restaurant Associates
NANCY M TEIXEIRA
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