Position Title: Catering & Events DirectorSalary: $80,000 - $90,000Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package
Job SummaryAs the
Catering & Events Director, you will lead a sophisticated hospitality and events program for a premier financial services client in Westchester. This highly visible role oversees catering operations, event strategy, client partnerships, financial performance, and team development across a dynamic corporate environment.
You will collaborate closely with culinary, conference services, workplace experience, and client stakeholders to create seamless experiences ranging from executive meetings and day-to-day hospitality programs to large-scale special events and receptions. Success in this role comes from balancing operational excellence, relationship building, financial stewardship, and a commitment to exceptional service.
This is an opportunity to shape the hospitality experience for one of the organization's most prestigious client partnerships while leading a talented team and driving continued growth.
Key Responsibilities- Lead all catering and event operations across the account, ensuring exceptional execution and client satisfaction.
- Serve as a trusted partner to client stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and hospitality solutions that support business objectives.
- Develop and oversee catering and event programs that enhance the workplace experience and support evolving client needs.
- Partner with culinary, conference services, and operations teams to create innovative menus and memorable event experiences.
- Manage the planning and execution of events ranging from executive meetings and client functions to large-scale receptions and special programs.
- Oversee event logistics including staffing, setup, service delivery, transportation, breakdown, and post-event follow-up.
- Monitor financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, revenue opportunities, and cost controls.
- Lead, coach, and develop catering and event team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.
- Support talent acquisition, onboarding, scheduling, training, and succession planning efforts.
- Review business performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and profitability.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, safety practices, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with regional leadership on strategic initiatives, client retention efforts, and business growth opportunities.
What We're Looking For- Experience leading catering, events, hospitality, conference services, or workplace experience operations.
- Experience managing high-profile client relationships within a corporate, hospitality, hotel, conference center, or premium dining environment.
- Demonstrated success overseeing multiple events while balancing operational, financial, and client priorities.
- Strong knowledge of event planning, catering logistics, hospitality standards, and service execution.
- Experience developing and leading high-performing teams.
- Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and cost control.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across culinary, operations, workplace experience, and client teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, Culinary Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
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Associates 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: 1575761
Restaurant Associates
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