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 - $100K *

Elevate culinary excellence by leading a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring operational efficiency, and driving high standards in food service. Collaborate on menu execution, staff development, and invent...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $100K *

Lead culinary excellence by managing kitchen operations, training staff, and ensuring high standards in food quality and safety. Drive team performance and financial control while fostering a collabor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving client success by leading strategic engagements, building relationships, and delivering exceptional service across a diverse portfolio of enterprise accounts. Y...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate client relationships by managing a portfolio, driving growth, and delivering strategic insights. Lead engagements, ensure quality, and expand partnerships while fostering trust with executives...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the strategic direction of food and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional service and financial performance while developing team capabilities and enhancing guest experiences across all dinin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the daily operations of a community, ensuring exceptional service and holistic care. Oversee budgeting, staffing, and hospitality services while fostering a culture of wellbeing and teamwork amon...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Join a dynamic culinary team as you oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction. Drive profitability and maintain compliance in a fast-paced, e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $95K *

Elevate dining experiences by leading food and beverage operations, fostering a culture of hospitality, and ensuring exceptional service standards in a vibrant residential community...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic restaurant team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and driving operational excellence in a high-volume environment. Your leadership will shape the future...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence, overseeing compliance, managing grants, and optimizing financial strategies. Take charge of accounting practices, cash flow, and reporting to ensu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Manage fleet and facilities operations across multiple sites, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Lead vendor relationships and emergency responses while fostering a collaborative and inclusi...

1 week ago

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

$104K - $140K *

Transform facility maintenance operations while leading a high-performing team. Guide strategic planning, ensure compliance, and enhance guest experiences at our premier gaming facility in a hands-on...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K *

Optimize operations in the Food & Beverage department, driving performance and guest satisfaction. Lead a team, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety standards while enhancing customer ser...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in shaping a dynamic beverage strategy that enhances guest experiences across multiple occasions. Drive innovation, optimize product offerings, and cultivate a vibrant bar culture to e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $100K *

Transform guest experiences by leading daily operations in a dynamic entertainment venue. Collaborate with a diverse team to ensure exceptional service and operational excellence, while driving strate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of educational operations by overseeing daily functions, leading new initiatives, and enhancing visitor experiences. Collaborate with leadership to optimize resources and ensure compl...

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

$80K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing daily functions, managing teams, and executing strategic initiatives to enhance visitor experiences and support educational missions in a dynamic environment...

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

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to our growth by driving sales and marketing efforts, cultivating relationships, and achieving occupancy goals through effective lead generation and community engagement. Join a supportive...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the operation and build-out of critical facilities, ensuring safety and compliance while supporting high-tempo production and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline w...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Drive strategic leadership for a groundwater banking asset, managing stakeholder relationships and operational readiness. Oversee compliance, customer development, and financial management to ensure s...

2 days ago

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

$87K - $135K *

Drive admissions success by cultivating relationships, coordinating referrals, and promoting the facility. Lead tours, process patient intakes, and ensure seamless communication among all stakeholders...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $115K *

Drive admissions success by cultivating relationships and managing referrals. Oversee facility tours and admissions processes, ensuring efficient coordination with healthcare providers and maintaining...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $100K *

Inspire growth by leading admissions processes and building referral networks. Your role will enhance relationships, foster connections, and ensure seamless coordination between stakeholders in a thri...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the community to enhance operations, financial performance, and resident satisfaction in a dynamic senior living setting while building a supportive team culture and achieving occupancy growth...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform eDiscovery management by driving operational excellence, ensuring timely project delivery, and enhancing workflow efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold quality standards and fo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.