Catering Director

iHire; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks a Catering Co-Director to elevate events from intimate luncheons to grand galas. This role involves co-leading operations, managing teams, and ensuring client satisfaction through exceptional service and strategic planning. Join us to create unforgettable experiences and drive growth in our catering program.

Benefits

Competitive pay + performance bonuses

Collaborative leadership model

Creative autonomy

Rapid growth trajectory

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ leadership experience in catering or high-volume events.
• Proven project-management skills.
• Exceptional communication & negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead all catering operations including menu design and staffing.
• Cultivate client relationships and manage event logistics.
• Oversee financial responsibilities including cost analysis and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Negotiation

Financial Acumen

Job description

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Now Hiring: Catering Co-Director – Lead Exceptional Events With Us!

Do you excel at orchestrating flawless events, guiding culinary teams, and delighting clients with calm, confident leadership? Join us as Catering Co-Director and partner with our current director to elevate every gathering—from 20-guest luncheons to 500-person galas—into an unforgettable experience.

What You’ll Do

• Co-lead all catering operations: menu design, tastings, proposals, staffing, and on-site execution.
• Cultivate client relationships—from first inquiry through post-event follow-up—translating visions into detailed timelines and budgets.
• Develop seasonal, scalable menus in collaboration with chefs, balancing creativity, dietary needs, and profitability.
• Oversee logistics: rentals, floor plans, load-out schedules, and vendor coordination to ensure seamless service.
• Manage and mentor a team of culinary and front-of-house professionals; schedule, train, and evaluate performance.
• Share fiscal responsibility for revenue targets, food-cost control, labor budgets, and P&L reporting.
• Drive growth initiatives—marketing partnerships, corporate accounts, and community events—to expand our brand footprint.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ leadership experience in catering, banquets, or high-volume events; multi-site or off-site experience a plus.
• Proven project-management skills—you thrive on juggling complex timelines and tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication & negotiation abilities with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Strong financial acumen: cost analysis, contract review, and margin optimization.
• Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and travel—events happen when our clients celebrate!

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + performance bonuses
• Collaborative leadership model—make strategic decisions shoulder-to-shoulder with an experienced co-director
• Creative autonomy: pitch new concepts, venues, and signature experiences
• Rapid growth trajectory

Ready to craft extraordinary events and drive our catering program to new heights? Apply today and let’s create celebrations worth remembering!

Employment Type: Full Time

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Restaurants