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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$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in executing high-impact events, managing everything from intimate dinners to large-scale productions. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless execution, quality, and an exceptiona...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Join us to oversee end-to-end execution of large-scale events, coordinating among teams and vendors to ensure premium experiences that align with our brand's vision and standards while maintaining bud...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $106K *

Join a team that's redefining event strategy and execution, driving high-impact experiences that amplify our mission. Lead comprehensive planning, production, and evaluation of diverse events, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in strategic facilities management and capital projects. Leverage your expertise to enhance operational excellence, drive maintenance standards, and safeguard asset value across a dive...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$81K - $94K *

Shape the future of kitchen services by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and fostering a supportive environment for women in need. Collaborate with staff to del...

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

$85K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading HR strategies in a dynamic collegiate sports venue. Drive recruitment, employee engagement, and compliance while fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting high...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing event strategy, planning, and execution. Manage teams and budgets while ensuring exceptional guest experiences at high-profile events. Collaborate w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $125K *

Transform student experiences by leading University Housing and Dining Services, enhancing retention and engagement for over 10,000 residents and visitors. Drive innovation, manage a multi-million dol...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $85K *

Serve as a key onsite leader in culinary operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while managing hospitality and cost-effective services at a prestigious cultural institution...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $135K *

Oversee daily operations of multiple Caffè locations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, team performance, and financial success. Lead from the floor, coach staff, and implement operational impro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Advance market growth by developing strategies and partnerships that empower Hospice Care Consultants. Collaborate with leadership to achieve admissions targets and enhance referral pipelines, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform the events landscape by leading a regional team to implement impactful strategies, optimize event portfolios, and drive growth through innovative experiences and data-driven decisions. Colla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Advance your career by overseeing operational excellence in Housekeeping. Lead a team, manage budgets, and enhance departmental performance while ensuring compliance and effective communication across...

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

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex federal digital services programs, ensuring strategic direction, operational excellence, and strong customer relationships across multidisciplinary teams while ma...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to exceptional client care and strategic growth. This hands-on leadership role drives business development, team performance, and operational excellence, ensuring a suppor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $130K *

Transform guest experience through effective leadership in service departments, driving operational excellence and employee satisfaction while maintaining high service standards and compliance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Lead impactful construction projects from concept to closeout, managing diverse teams on high-stakes design-build projects. Ensure safety and quality while optimizing resources to deliver exceptional...

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

$80K - $95K *

Develop and direct comprehensive Facilities Management operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards while optimizing maintenance, security, and environmental services for e...

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in executing exceptional events while fostering colleague development and driving operational excellence across departments to ensure outstanding guest experiences...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$91K - $119K *

Inspire exceptional resident experiences by managing services and fostering community connections. Lead a dedicated team to enhance satisfaction and support for residents in a senior living environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional culinary experiences by leading food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and inspiring staff to create unforgettable moments for guests. Collaborate with team members to ens...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Lead compliance initiatives across HR and operations, ensuring adherence to employment laws and regulations. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to implement practical solutions and promote a cultur...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Empower your career by joining our dynamic team, providing management support through interim leadership in custodial services, customer relations, and program implementation across various locations...

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of community transitions by leading operational excellence during ownership changes, ensuring seamless integration and stabilization while fostering high-performance environments anch...

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence at our manufacturing facility, leading production and maintenance initiatives. Oversee quality, distribution, and continuous improvement efforts to en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.