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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$174K - $205K *

Champion strategic growth in the Non-Commercial Foodservice sector, leading national sales initiatives, managing key customer relationships, and driving profitable growth through innovative contract s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $95K *

Elevate guest experiences and drive revenue growth by leading membership, visitor services, and retail operations. This hands-on role combines leadership, customer engagement, and strategic initiative...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform strategic accounts by driving revenue growth and fostering long-term partnerships. Collaborate with sales teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction and market expan...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Manage clinical operations in a memory care and assisted living community, ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance while leading nursing staff and enhancing resident well-being through effecti...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the procurement strategy and project management for a multifamily portfolio, ensuring effective vendor relationships, strategic sourcing, and capital project oversight while driving continuous im...

3 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving sales performance, enhancing customer relationships, and developing strategic plans to expand market presence while ensuring profitability and team accountability. Your lead...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic sales team to drive strategic growth, enhance customer relationships, and maximize profitability through innovative planning and execution in a collaborative e...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of facilities, safety, and security by leading operations, implementing safety programs, and ensuring asset protection in a dynamic warehouse environment. Drive efficiency, compliance...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $105K *

Elevate our hospitality operations by leading Takibi's restaurant strategy, ensuring exceptional service and profitability while fostering a culture of teamwork and community engagement across diverse...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Lead the evolution of IT operations in a dynamic environment, overseeing infrastructure and systems while optimizing workflows and supporting growth through strategic technology enhancements and hands...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing senior care through clinical leadership and compassionate service. Oversee health and wellness initiatives, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of exc...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the charge in shaping a dynamic menu strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate, optimize, and execute culinary concepts that elevate customer experience and meet growth obj...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading social services and spiritual care across multiple hospice centers. Drive program development, ensure compliance, and foster a supportive environment for staff and pat...

1 week ago

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

$114K - $135K *

Transform event experiences by leading strategy and execution for high-impact trade shows and corporate events. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive brand awareness and measurable business impact i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $85K *

Champion the leadership of Patient Transportation services, overseeing operations, finances, and client relations. Drive program quality, enhance patient satisfaction, and ensure compliance while mana...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive the management of construction and commissioning projects for wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and owner satisfaction while optimizing project contro...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence in wastewater treatment projects by managing construction teams, financial performance, and all project phases to ensure quality delivery and client satisfaction...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead construction teams in delivering high-quality wastewater projects. Manage project execution, budgets, timelines, and ensure owner satisfaction while optimizing efficiencies through self-perform c...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality construction projects for wastewater treatment facilities. Drive project execution from initiation to commissioning, ensuring risk management, cost control...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence in distribution management, overseeing driver and fulfillment teams across multiple markets. Foster a culture of safety and accountability while implementing process impro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$77K - $86K *

Manage advocacy services at Family Justice Centers, supervising staff and interns while ensuring quality client support and compliance with best practices. Collaborate with community partners to enhan...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $142K *

Take ownership of strategic partnerships, manage distributor relationships, and drive sales growth. Collaborate across teams to resolve inquiries, conduct training, and lead initiatives that expand ma...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $90K *

Champion operational excellence by managing daily unit activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and fostering team cohesion to drive performance and quality improvements...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion the admissions process by building relationships with referral sources, educating them on services, and ensuring a seamless transition for new residents. Leverage healthcare knowledge and sal...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at our skilled nursing facility by leading sales and admissions efforts. Drive census growth, build referral relationships, and ensure a seamless, resident-centered admission exper...

1 week ago

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

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.