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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

3 days ago

  •   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...

2 weeks ago

  •   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...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Champion operational excellence by leading our manufacturing facility, overseeing production, maintenance, and quality initiatives, while driving continuous improvement and fostering teamwork within a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $140K *

Architect effective HR strategies that transform operations and enhance talent growth across a multi-site workforce. Engage proactively in employee relations and compliance, ensuring seamless, equitab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading sales and marketing strategies to drive growth, enhance client relationships, and oversee a dynamic team in a vibrant hospitality environment. Your expertise will shape our...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $142K *

Lead large-scale food service operations, ensuring quality and compliance while driving strategic initiatives. Cultivate high-performing teams and manage financial performance to enhance student dinin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $100K *

Lead the facilities management efforts for restaurant operations across the East Coast. Oversee maintenance, vendor coordination, and compliance with safety standards to ensure excellence in restauran...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $100K *

Partner with us to manage regional facilities for restaurants, ensuring optimal maintenance and compliance. Oversee building systems, coordinate vendors, and enhance guest satisfaction across the East...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee facility operations, ensuring top standards across multiple locations. Collaborate with vendors and manage maintenance schedules while driving compliance with safety reg...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $100K *

Manage and oversee all restaurant facilities for the East Coast region, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations. Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and vendor relations to maintain high o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $100K *

Manage restaurant facilities across the East Coast, ensuring exemplary standards through maintenance, vendor coordination, and compliance with safety regulations, while fostering a proactive approach...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing food and beverage operations, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction while overseeing a large team and developing innovative concepts to enhance revenue at a pr...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to generate leads, build customer relationships, and effectively communicate value propositions while achievin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at driving sales growth by generating leads, building relationships, and effectively promoting services in a dynamic environment with uncapped commission potential. Collaborate wit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a dynamic Sales Director role focused on generating leads, building customer relationships, and achieving revenue targets in a fast-paced environment with uncapped commission po...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic sales team to drive growth by generating leads, building customer relationships, and effectively promoting services in a fast-paced environment with unlimited commission potential...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth by generating leads and closing sales in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, articulate value, and achieve revenue targets while en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with us as a Sales Director, driving new business opportunities and fostering customer relationships in a dynamic environment with unlimited commission potential. Collaborate across t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career by driving sales initiatives, generating leads, and building strong customer relationships in a dynamic environment with unlimited commission potential. Collaborate with teams to achi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate growth by driving new sales initiatives, generating leads, and building strong customer relationships in a dynamic environment with unlimited commission potential. Collaborate across teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving sales initiatives and building customer relationships in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to achieve revenue targets while leveraging your expertise in supply...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.