CATERING DIRECTOR

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; 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

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a high-profile law firm account in New York. You will serve as the primary client contact, oversee a team of catering professionals, and ensure every event delivers exceptional food, service, and attention to detail.

This role suits an experienced catering professional who thrives in a fast-paced, polished environment and values client relationships as well as operational results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of hospitality, catering, or events experience, including 2+ years in management.
• Experience with menu costing, pricing, contracts, staffing and event logistics.
• Proven ability to manage food and labor costs.
• Excellent client service, communication and organizational skills.
• Experience leading and developing catering teams.
• ServSafe or other food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee catering events from start to finish.
• Build relationships with clients and act as a trusted event planning partner.
• Develop menus, proposals, pricing, contracts and event plans.
• Oversee event logistics including food prep, setup, service and cleanup.
• Hire, train and develop catering staff while maintaining standards.
• Manage food and labor costs through planning and purchasing.
• Coordinate staff, vendors, equipment and other resources.
• Partner with culinary and operations teams for seamless execution.
• Address client concerns and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Client relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $85000 - $95000 / year

What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

As the Catering Director, you will lead the catering and events program for a high-profile law firm account. You will serve as a key client contact, oversee a team of catering professionals, and ensure every event delivers exceptional food, service, and attention to detail.

This role is ideal for an experienced catering professional who enjoys a fast-paced, polished environment and understands the importance of both client relationships and operational results.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee internal and external catering events from start to finish.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and serve as a trusted event planning partner.
• Develop menus, proposals, pricing, contracts, and event plans based on client needs and budgets.
• Oversee event logistics including food preparation, transportation, setup, service, and cleanup.
• Hire, train, schedule, and develop catering staff while maintaining high service standards.
• Manage food and labor costs through effective planning, staffing, purchasing, and portion control.
• Coordinate temporary staff, vendors, equipment, and other event resources as needed.
• Partner with culinary and operations teams to ensure seamless event execution.
• Resolve client concerns and continuously identify opportunities to improve the catering program.
• Ensure compliance with company, health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of hospitality, catering, or events experience, including 2+ years in management.
• Strong experience with menu costing, pricing, contracts, staffing, and event logistics.
• Proven ability to manage food and labor costs.
• Excellent client service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading and developing catering or hospitality teams.
• Professional presence and strong attention to detail.
• ServSafe or other food safety certification preferred.

Associates at Flik Hospitality are 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.

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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.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Flik Hospitality Group