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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$77K - $88K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing culinary experiences across multiple communities. Lead culinary operations, ensure food safety, and mentor staff while fostering a collaborative environment t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing resident health and wellness through comprehensive assessments, staff training, and compliance management, ensuring a high standard of care in a supportive en...

Today

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

$90K - $100K *

Drive the philanthropic reach by overseeing growth initiatives, crafting annual plans, and leading major events while fostering corporate and donor engagement in a dynamic fundraising environment...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing regional operations for Asian cuisine, focusing on strategy, performance, and compliance. Lead, coach, and enhance efficiency across franchised locations to drive growt...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$60K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing rehabilitation programs across multiple locations, ensuring clinical quality, service integrity, and financial viability while fostering team growth and cust...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $242K *

Reimagine client success through strategic oversight, fostering strong relationships and ensuring a proactive approach to risk management while enhancing the value and retention of a diverse client po...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$275K - $295K *

Join us to lead a dynamic hotel team, driving strategic growth and exceptional guest experiences while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration in a vibrant community setting...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $95K *

Transform the future of event operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring seamless execution of events, and collaborating with sales and technology departments to optimize resources and enhance ser...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $150K *

Empower financial excellence by leading budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Drive strategic financial decisions, ensuring compliance and safeguarding assets while fostering a collaborative environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $124K *

Lead the strategic vision and operational excellence of diverse food and beverage outlets, driving revenue growth and guest satisfaction while fostering a high-performing team culture and ensuring com...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Transform culinary excellence across multiple locations by developing standardized menus, enhancing food quality, and mentoring teams to ensure consistent high standards and operational efficiency in...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading multi-family construction operations across regions. Drive revenue growth, optimize efficiency, and foster client relationships while mentoring diverse teams to achieve...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leading budgeting, forecasting, and payroll processes. Ensure compliance with regulations while providing timely reports and strategic guidance to enhance hotel profi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's leading the accounting function to ensure accurate reporting, maintain internal controls, and support strategic initiatives while enhancing financial visibility and scalability acro...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $95K *

Inspire excellence in long-term care by leading clinical programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a resident-centered environment. Drive quality improvement and staff development...

Stratford, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $100K *

Oversee clinical programs and nursing services, ensuring compliance and high-quality care in a long-term care home, while providing leadership to staff and engaging with residents and families to upho...

Goderich, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $115K *

Shape the financial foundation by overseeing venue accounting and managing efficient accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness to support operational excellence and reporting integr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer exceptional event management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring flawless execution of group operations, and upholding high service standards in a luxury hospitality environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic growth in cut produce operations while ensuring efficiency, profitability, and compliance with organizational standards. Lead and mentor teams, analyze performance metrics, and champio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$93K - $101K *

Lead strategic and operational initiatives to enhance senior living experiences, ensuring financial performance and community engagement while fostering a compassionate and collaborative culture among...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading hotel operations, enhancing guest experiences, and maximizing profitability. Drive sales while ensuring compliance with brand standards and managing a dedicated team in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving profitability in a dynamic hotel environment. Foster a vibrant culture, oversee operations, and engage with the community to ele...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $138K *

Oversee patient food and nutrition service operations, ensuring quality, compliance, and satisfaction. Engage with staff and patients to enhance service delivery while managing budgets, staffing, and...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $138K *

Elevate patient care by managing food and nutrition services, ensuring compliance, enhancing patient satisfaction, and leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional service and operational excellenc...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $180K *

Inspire a thriving community by overseeing operations, enhancing resident care, and driving financial success. Engage with associates and families to foster meaningful relationships while ensuring com...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.