CATERING DIRECTOR

Compass Group USA; Milford Terrace (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a highly organized Catering Director to lead a premier catering program across two campus cafés. You will oversee executive-level events, partner with culinary teams, and report to the Food & Beverage Director.

When catering slows, you’ll support daily café operations. Ideal candidates have catering/hospitality experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality, or foodservice management.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete catering process from inquiry through event execution and billing.
• Consult with customers to develop menus and coordinate event logistics.
• Partner with Executive Chef and Chef Manager for quality and execution.
• Oversee catering setup, presentation, and service standards for executive events.
• Develop innovative catering menus and seasonal offerings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through communication.
• Support café operations when catering activity is light.

Skills

Catering experience

Hospitality management

Customer service

Project management

Communication skills

Menu development

Job description

Canteen

Position Title: CATERING DIRECTOR

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Shift: Monday - Friday 6 AM-3 PM | hours will vary depending on business needs and events

Other Forms of Compensation: Potential Bonus

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteenbrings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, hospitality-focused Catering Director to lead a premier catering program supporting two campus café locations. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional catering experiences, with a strong emphasis on executive-level and C-suite events, while partnering closely with culinary and operations teams to ensure flawless execution. The Catering Director will collaborate with the Executive Chef and Chef Manager to plan and execute high-quality catering events and will report directly to the Food & Beverage Director. When catering activity is light, this position will support the daily operations of the campus cafés.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete catering process from initial inquiry through event execution, invoicing, and billing.
• Consult with customers to develop menus, coordinate event logistics, and accommodate special requests and dietary needs.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and Chef Manager to ensure exceptional food quality and seamless event execution.
• Oversee catering setup, presentation, and service standards, with a focus on executive and C-suite events.
• Develop innovative catering menus and seasonal offerings to enhance the guest experience.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and personalized service.
• Support café operations as needed to ensure overall operational success.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in catering, hospitality, or foodservice management.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Creative mindset with a passion for menu development and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.

This position is ideal for a hospitality professional who enjoys building relationships, creating exceptional events, and delivering white-glove service from the first conversation through the successful completion of every catering experience.

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteenare offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Canteen

Brandy Wilson