Role Overview

Catering Director

A premier Global Strategic Account is seeking an experienced Catering Director to lead a sophisticated, high-touch corporate catering program in Rahway, NJ. This role oversees the full lifecycle of event strategy, planning, execution, and service excellence, ensuring every experience - from executive board meetings to large-scale campus events - is delivered with precision, creativity, and world-class hospitality.

The Catering Director will shape a modern, innovative catering program that reflects the expectations of a complex, high-performance corporate environment. This leader partners closely with culinary, café, hospitality, and facilities teams to create cohesive, elevated food and service experiences across the campus.

This role sits within a dynamic, fast-paced, high-expectation corporate setting where hospitality is viewed as a strategic differentiator. The Catering Director will be a visible leader, shaping the guest experience for senior executives, global visitors, and large internal audiences. Success requires creativity, operational rigor, and a passion for delivering experiences that feel intentional, polished, and memorable.

What You'll Do

• Lead event strategy - Shape a high-touch catering program that delivers seamless, world-class experiences for executive and large-scale events.
• Oversee daily operations - Direct all catering logistics, staffing, service flow, and quality standards across multiple event types and spaces.
• Partner cross-functionally - Collaborate with culinary, café, hospitality, and facilities teams to ensure cohesive, elevated food and service experiences.
• Drive service excellence - Maintain uncompromising standards for presentation, timing, guest experience, and brand alignment.
• Manage financial performance - Oversee budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and vendor relationships to support operational and financial goals.
• Innovate continuously - Introduce modern catering concepts, technology, and service enhancements that elevate the program year-round.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Strategic hospitality leadership - Proven ability to lead high-expectation corporate catering or hospitality programs with polish and precision.
• Client partnership strength - Skilled at building trust with senior stakeholders and translating needs into exceptional event solutions.
• Operational mastery - Deep experience managing complex event operations, logistics, staffing, and service execution.
• Creative event vision - Ability to design elevated, modern, and memorable event experiences that reflect a premium brand.
• Team development expertise - Track record of coaching, motivating, and developing diverse hospitality teams.
• Financial and analytical acumen - Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and performance measurement.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years