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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$80K - $95K *

Optimize property management and operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring tenant satisfaction, and fostering community partnerships while maintaining compliance with housing regulations and fi...

2 days ago

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

$81K - $105K *

Shape the future of culinary experiences by leading innovative menu design, standardizing operations, and mentoring teams while ensuring exceptional dining quality and client satisfaction through coll...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Deliver top-notch service center performance by standardizing and optimizing processes to enhance network strategy execution and efficiency, while managing a diverse team and driving continuous improv...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead brand marketing initiatives by shaping creative strategies, overseeing campaigns, and enhancing brand identity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful marketing solutions wh...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the Rooms Division, ensuring exceptional guest service and operational excellence while driving profitability and compliance with hotel standards. Shape the guest experienc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the Rooms Division by ensuring exceptional guest service, compliance with hotel standards, and maximizing departmental profits. Oversee staffing, training, and budgeting while fostering a collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$161K - $190K *

Drive operational excellence by leading project controls delivery across diverse accounts. Engage with clients at an executive level, ensuring service quality and scalability while developing manageri...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with us by leading and optimizing operations across multiple locations, driving service excellence, team development, and enhancing customer satisfaction to ensure our brand’s growth...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Shape our global events strategy by leading impactful initiatives that enhance client relationships and brand visibility. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver seamless, high-quality events that d...

Reposted today

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

$85K *

Empower individuals with disabilities by leading residential services, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to enhance service quality and foster community r...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by partnering with leadership teams to drive HR strategy, enhance employee engagement, and manage recruitment processes across multiple locations, fostering a positive culture while e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Take ownership of food service operations, ensuring quality dining experiences while managing staff, budgets, and compliance with health standards. Collaborate with teams to create seasonal menus and...

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

$90K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing guest experiences by managing reservations and front-of-house operations. Oversee a dynamic team, ensuring exceptional service and maximizing seating efficiency while fost...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of exceptional senior living services by leading diverse teams, coordinating community engagement, and enhancing resident experiences while ensuring operational excellence and financial...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead facilities operations for a large campus, ensuring maintenance, custodial, and grounds services are optimized. Drive continuous improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and budget management while...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence by leading luxury hotel management, enhancing guest experiences, and driving revenue growth through strategic initiatives and high-performing teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform revenue management by architecting strategies across diverse hospitality assets. Collaborate with leadership to drive growth, optimize pricing, and enhance distribution in a dynamic, multi-p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading revenue strategies across diverse hospitality assets. Collaborate with executives to optimize pricing, drive growth, and shape the future of revenue management in a dy...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Drive exceptional guest experiences by leading catering and events operations, optimizing financial performance, and fostering a high-performing team culture while staying ahead of industry trends and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Champion exceptional community operations and care standards while managing budgets, staff, and compliance with regulations. Build strong relationships and inspire teams to deliver high-quality servic...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion project execution and bid preparation, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to manage costs and deadlines while fostering customer satisfaction and mentoring staff...

Delta, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Manage and oversee multiple construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders while driving project success through effective leadersh...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial management, analysis, and reporting across multiple client locations while driving process improvements and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize results and achieve...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Champion community operations by ensuring quality care and financial stability. Lead staff and maintain compliance while fostering resident satisfaction through strategic oversight and collaborative r...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic real estate initiatives, coordinate leasing, and advise management on property matters to enhance operational excellence and patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment...

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  •   5 - 7 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.