Catering Director Jobs

Explore Catering Director opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Catering Directors lead food and beverage service for events, venues, hotels, universities, healthcare organizations, and other hospitality operations. These roles combine business leadership, culinary and service knowledge, and careful event execution.

What Does a Catering Director Do?

A Catering Director oversees the planning and delivery of catering services, from client proposals and menus to staffing, logistics, and post-event reviews. Responsibilities often include developing budgets and pricing, managing client relationships, coordinating with culinary and venue teams, maintaining service standards, and ensuring events meet health and safety requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek candidates with experience in catering, hospitality, food service, or event management. Useful strengths include team leadership, sales and client communication, financial planning, vendor negotiation, menu coordination, and the ability to manage multiple events under tight deadlines. Depending on the organization, a degree in hospitality management or a related field may be preferred, along with food safety credentials.

Where Catering Directors Work

Catering Director jobs can be found at hotels, conference centers, corporate dining providers, universities, hospitals, entertainment venues, resorts, and independent catering companies. The scope of the role varies: some directors oversee a single location, while others manage multiple teams, accounts, or service areas.

Find Catering Director Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for Catering Director jobs paying $100K or more and discover opportunities suited to your leadership experience. Compare roles by employer, location, and responsibilities, then focus your search on positions that match your background in hospitality, catering, and event operations.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing culinary experiences in senior living. Oversee menu development, staff training, and compliance with regulations while ensuring exceptional service standards...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the Food and Nutrition Services Department, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with regulations while managing operations, staff development, and budgetary goals to enhance patient and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform food and nutrition services by leading operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing quality. Drive team performance and operational efficiency while managing budgets and resources across m...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock exceptional guest experiences by leading innovative food & beverage operations. Drive creativity, mentor teams, and ensure seamless service across multiple venues while managing budgets and enh...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. Lead a dynamic Food & Beverage team, drive innovative menu offerings, and ensure guest satisfaction while maximizing operatio...

Banff, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$175K - $180K *

Oversee strategic operations across multiple sites, ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, and effective team collaboration. Drive financial performance, innovation, and compliance whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Empower our Food and Beverage operations by leading a dynamic team, managing budgets, and ensuring exceptional service. Collaborate with marketing for events and maintain high standards across all out...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$77K - $90K *

Lead the charge in enhancing patient food operations and environmental services. Drive compliance, mentor teams, and ensure high standards in service delivery across multiple locations while fostering...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Transform campus dining programs by leading a team of Food Service Directors. Drive operational excellence while developing future leaders across multiple higher education locations in a dynamic, mult...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $130K *

Elevate culinary excellence by leading a dynamic, multi-unit operation. Oversee upscale restaurants and catering, driving innovation and operational efficiency while enhancing guest experiences across...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $88K *

Transform culinary experiences by overseeing operations, menu planning, and staff management. Ensure quality, safety, and compliance while fostering a vibrant dining atmosphere for residents in a seni...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $90K *

Join a team that's redefining culinary excellence by leading kitchen operations, inspiring staff, and delivering exceptional dining experiences—all while enjoying a Monday to Friday schedule with no n...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Lead the banquet culinary team to deliver quality food and service for events. Oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain safety standards, and foster teamwork while ensuring exceptional guest experie...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $95K *

Lead the charge in culinary and service operations, ensuring client satisfaction and efficient management while overseeing daily dining services and staff in a dynamic environment...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Champion culinary excellence by leading innovative dining experiences across multiple outlets, ensuring quality and guest satisfaction while fostering a high-performing kitchen culture and managing op...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of culinary excellence by leading innovative standards and training across diverse remote hospitality operations in Western Canada. Drive continuous improvement while ensuring excepti...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Oversee daily dining operations, ensuring superior service and quality while managing budgets, leading teams, and enhancing guest experiences in a fast-paced, upscale environment. Drive operational ex...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining culinary excellence. Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring top-notch food quality and innovative menu execution while managing costs and developing a high-performing culi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic culinary team, delivering exceptional dining experiences and high-end catering for corporate events. Drive innovation and quality in a fast-paced environment while ensuring operational...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $125K *

Join a team that's redefining culinary excellence by leading a high-volume, multi-concept food hall. Drive innovation, operational success, and team development while delivering exceptional dining exp...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $115K *

Lead the charge in culinary excellence by overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and staff training while managing inventory and compliance with health regulations. This role is...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K *

Lead the charge in planning and executing exceptional catered events, ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication, organization, and teamwork while maintaining strong client relations...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Transform the hospitality experience by managing operations, ensuring quality service, and maintaining financial integrity while fostering strong relationships with residents and stakeholders...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career while leading a dynamic team to achieve financial and service excellence. Drive operational success, foster guest relations, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced restaurant environme...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$91K *

Shape the culinary experience by leading dining services, managing staff, and ensuring exceptional food quality. Drive menu development, budget management, and compliance while fostering a positive en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Catering Director do?question toggle

    A Catering Director leads catering operations, including client service, event planning, menu coordination, staffing, budgets, vendor relationships, and service quality.

  • What qualifications are common for Catering Director jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly value experience in catering, hospitality, food service, or event management. Leadership, budgeting, sales, client communication, and operational planning skills are important; some positions prefer a relevant degree or food safety credentials.

  • Where do Catering Directors work?question toggle

    Catering Directors work for hotels, resorts, conference centers, universities, hospitals, corporate dining providers, entertainment venues, and catering companies.

  • How much do Catering Directors earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore qualifying Catering Director openings.

  • How can I find Catering Director jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Catering Director openings and review listings for salary, location, employer, and responsibilities to identify roles that fit your experience and career goals.