CATERING DIRECTOR (CORPORATE DINING) - HILLSBORO OR

Compass Group USA; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Eurest in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Catering Director (Corporate Dining) to lead the Catering Department at a key site. You will supervise events, train staff, and manage menus, ensuring flawless service and client satisfaction during on-site dining and events.

Responsibilities include labor and food cost tracking, event logistics, and collaboration with chefs to craft menus that meet client needs. A strong background in food service leadership and catering is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of food service experience including 1 year in a leadership role.
• Experience in corporate dining, hotels, or education facilities.
• Catering experience required and strong cost control skills.
• ServSafe Certification and proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all catering events and operations.
• Oversee event setup, logistics, sanitation, and labor/cost tracking.
• Collaborate with chefs on menu creation and client service.
• Train associates in service techniques and presentation.
• Maintain strong client relationships across management and staff.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Management experience

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Eurest

Position Title:CATERING DIRECTOR (CORPORATE DINING) - HILLSBORO OR

Salary: 78000 - 80000

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations?Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Catering Department in all duties including training new associates, overseeing event set-ups, and directing any temporary personnel in addition to their everyday assignments. You will ensure proper service to clients during events, including proper set-up, cleaning, and breakdown procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises all catering events.


• Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities.


• Works with the Chef in creating menus.


• Trains catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.


• Tracks and monitors the labor and food cost for each event.


• Communicates on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels; maintains excellent client relationships.


• Assists in the responsibility for all foodservice-related activities.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of food service experience including 1 year at the management level.


• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.


• Catering experience is required.


• Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.


• Financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills.


• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.


• ServSafe Certification.

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Eurest 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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Eurest.pdf

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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.