Compass

CATERING MANAGER - NEW YORK, NY

Compass$80K — $85K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of food service experience, including 1 year at the management level.
  • Catering experience is essential.
  • Experience in diverse food service operations such as restaurants, hotels, and corporate dining.
  • Knowledge of food and catering trends emphasizing quality and cost controls.
  • Strong financial, budgetary, and accounting skills.
  • Proficient in essential computer software including MS Office.
  • ServSafe Certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise all catering events and ensure smooth operations.
  • Oversee logistics, quality improvement, and sanitation for events.
  • Collaborate with the Chef to create engaging menus.
  • Train associates in service techniques and customer interaction.
  • Monitor labor and food costs for efficient event management.
  • Maintain excellent relationships with clients and various stakeholders.
  • Assist with all food service-related activities as required.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
  • Retirement Plan options.
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Time Off.
  • Access to an Associate Shopping Program.
  • Health and Wellness Programs.
  • Discount Marketplace and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Pet Insurance and Commuter Benefits available.
  • Employee Assistance Program and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Paid and unpaid parental leave options.
Full Job Description
Position Title: CATERING MANAGER - NEW YORK, NY

Salary: 80000 - 85000

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected].

Job Summary

As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Catering Department in all duties including training new associates, overseeing event set-ups, and directing any temporary personnel in addition to their everyday assignments. You will ensure proper service to clients during events, including proper set-up, cleaning, and breakdown procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervises all catering events.
  • Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities.
  • Works with the Chef in creating menus.
  • Trains catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.
  • Tracks and monitors the labor and food cost for each event.
  • Communicates on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels; maintains excellent client relationships.
  • Assists in the responsibility for all foodservice-related activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

  • 2 years of food service experience including 1 year at the management level.
  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
  • Catering experience is required.
  • Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
  • Financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills.
  • Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
  • ServSafe Certification.

Apply to Eurest today!

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates at Eurest 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


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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Eurest.pdf

About Compass

Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, selling, and renting real estate properties. The company was founded in 2012 by Ori Allon and Robert Reffkin and is headquartered in New York City. Compass has raised over $1.5 billion in funding and has expanded to over 350 offices in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help real estate agents better serve their clients and streamline the buying and selling process. Compass has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the world and has received numerous awards for its innovative technology and exceptional customer service.
Learn more about Compass
Size
19,000 employees
Market Cap
$910.4 million
Industry
Founded
1941
5 Year Trend
+102.9%
NASDAQ

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