Position Title: Catering ManagerSalary: $80,000 - $85,000Job SummaryRestaurant Associates is looking for an organized and service-focused
Catering Manager to support hospitality operations across the prestigious
World Bank campus in Washington, D.C. This position plays an important role within a fast-paced, multicultural environment where you'll help deliver exceptional hospitality experiences for an international client community.
This role offers variety, from daily service needs to executive meetings and larger-scale catered events. Your past experience in union environments and any additional language skills will be helpful as you interact with a diverse global audience. You'll have opportunities to collaborate, be creative, and grow within a highly visible setting.
Key Responsibilities- Support the coordination and execution of catering events across a multi-building, high-end corporate setting.
- Oversee day-to-day event logistics, ensuring setups, service, and breakdowns reflect RA standards and client expectations.
- Partner with culinary leadership on menu planning and presentation details.
- Coach and guide catering associates, focusing on service excellence and consistency.
- Provide direction to temporary and on-call staff to maintain smooth event operations.
- Monitor event-level labor and food costs and support cost-management efforts.
- Foster strong communication with clients and cross-functional teams to support high-quality service delivery.
- Contribute to overall foodservice operations and support additional tasks as assigned.
What We're Looking For- Experience in hospitality or foodservice, ideally with exposure to catering operations or event coordination.
- Leadership or supervisory experience-formally or informally guiding teams toward shared goals.
- Understanding of foodservice standards including presentation, sanitation, production flow, and cost awareness.
- Comfortable navigating digital tools such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other operational systems.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues, and cross-functional partners.
- A collaborative approach and an ability to stay organized while managing multiple priorities.
- Problem-solving skills with a calm, solutions-focused mindset during busy event periods.
- ServSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Catering experience in high-touch, high-volume, or corporate environments.
- Experience working within union environments.
- Multilingual skills to support an international client community.
- An interest in hospitality trends, menu presentation, and enhancing guest experience.
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.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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