Proven experience as a Catering Director or in senior catering leadership within a university or full-service hospitality environment.
Strong operational and financial skills with a track record of driving revenue growth and managing budgets.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with university stakeholders, clients, and vendors.
Responsibilities
Oversee all catering operations, ensuring exceptional service quality and guest satisfaction.
Drive catering revenue through proactive sales efforts and strategic planning.
Collaborate with culinary and events teams to maximize catering performance and growth.
Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing catering team.
Ensure alignment with the university's brand standards and event expectations.
Benefits
Standard benefits package
Paid time off (PTO)
Relocation assistance available
Full Job Description
04th November, 2026
Location: Albany, NY Salary: $100K-$115K Benefits: Standard benefits; PTO; relocation assistance available
The Catering Director leads all catering operations for a university in Albany, bringing strategic leadership and a deep passion for exceptional event experiences to a dynamic, guest-focused campus catering program. This role is responsible for driving revenue, developing and managing a high-performing catering team, and overseeing all aspects of catering sales, planning, and execution across a diverse range of university events and functions.
Qualifications
Proven experience as a Catering Director or senior catering leadership role within a university, hotel, resort, or similar full-service hospitality or food service environment
Strong operational and financial skills with a demonstrated ability to drive catering revenue growth, manage budgets, and deliver exceptional event experiences across a diverse range of university functions and client needs
Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing catering team while building and maintaining strong relationships with university stakeholders, clients, and vendors
Responsibilities
Oversee all catering operations for the university, including event planning, coordination, and execution, ensuring exceptional service quality, guest satisfaction, and alignment with the university's brand standards and event expectations
Drive catering revenue through proactive sales efforts, strategic planning, and collaborative engagement with culinary, events, and university leadership teams to maximize catering performance and growth
Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing catering team while fostering a culture of hospitality, accountability, and continuous improvement in a dynamic university catering environment
