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.

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$125K - $150K *

Develop and manage sales strategies for the Flooring division, focusing on client relationships, sales forecasts, and operational efficiency to drive revenue growth and ensure quality standards in pro...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $110K *

Reimagine guest experiences by leading service excellence across a national dining portfolio. Drive training, optimize operations, and enhance engagement to transform service delivery into memorable m...

3 weeks ago

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

$82K *

Transform community engagement by driving outreach initiatives, building relationships, and implementing strategic marketing plans to achieve occupancy goals while ensuring exceptional resident satisf...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $100K *

Elevate dining experiences by leading a culinary team in a senior living environment. Oversee dining services, ensure quality and compliance, and foster a positive atmosphere for residents and staff...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing guest experiences across a diverse portfolio of resorts. Drive operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and talent development within the Rooms Division, ensuring br...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $100K *

Champion the daily operations of assisted living communities, ensuring high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and financial oversight while leading a dedicated team to enhance service exce...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence and client satisfaction by leading security contracts, ensuring compliance and high standards. Cultivate relationships, develop leaders, oversee multi-site operations, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary standards while driving operational excellence across diverse client contracts in North America. Your leadership will foster strong rela...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $130K *

Oversee daily operations for multiple food service locations, ensuring seamless execution, effective client communication, and strong team leadership to drive customer satisfaction and operational exc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $144K *

Lead the charge in managing dining services, ensuring quality and value for students while overseeing contract compliance, financial management, and operational excellence across all dining locations...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $90K *

Drive excellence in fine dining by leading a passionate team, ensuring operational efficiency, and delivering exceptional customer experiences while managing budgets and inventory...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K *

Elevate guest experiences by leading housekeeping operations, managing budgets, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety. Collaborate across teams to enhance service quality while maintai...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional guest experiences by overseeing hotel operations, leading teams, and achieving financial goals while maintaining brand standards and compliance. Drive performance improvements and...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Lead operational excellence by coaching a dynamic team, enhancing guest experiences and driving financial success. Collaborate across departments to innovate and ensure the highest standards in servic...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K *

Pioneer exceptional food and beverage experiences across two distinct hospitality venues. Lead strategic operations, enhance service quality, and drive profitability while fostering a collaborative te...

Rossland, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Transform business operations by leading systems and technology initiatives that enhance efficiency, drive AI enablement, and streamline processes across the organization, ensuring a robust foundation...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing food service operations, ensuring compliance and profitability while managing a diverse team. Drive revenue growth through strategic planning and effective management of...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career with a leadership role that drives operational excellence, aligns business strategies, and fosters a productive environment to achieve key performance indicators and positive resul...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading the EquipREADY service program, optimizing equipment sanitation and distribution while managing a team of technicians. Drive compliance, enhance client satisfaction, and en...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Champion retail food service operations across multiple outlets, ensuring exceptional customer experience, financial performance, and compliance with standards while leading and developing a dynamic t...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $135K *

Lead custodial operations across a major event complex, ensuring service excellence and operational consistency. Manage a large team to deliver results during 300+ events annually, driving client sati...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$70K - $95K *

Support the development and management of menu services, ensuring compliance and accuracy of menus and nutritional data while collaborating with clients and team members on various projects and traini...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $90K *

Explore diverse hotel and restaurant projects as a Project Coordinator, supporting design, construction, and administration. Collaborate with teams to manage schedules, budgets, and documentation, ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences while managing a high-performing housekeeping department. Lead with confidence, drive operational excellence, and ensure every...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K *

Empower a compassionate team as you lead daily operations and strategic direction, fostering meaningful relationships and person-centered care while ensuring compliance and operational excellence in a...

Orleans, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.