Catering Director: Elite Events & Hospitality Leader

Compass Group, North America; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; 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

Job summary

Restaurant Associates, a premier dining and events caterer, seeks a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier corporate dining account in NYC, delivering an exceptional hospitality experience tailored to a sophisticated client environment.

In this high-visibility role, you will set the standard for hospitality, service, and impeccable execution across top-tier events, mentor staff, manage menus and costs, and partner with clients to design memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 2 years in Catering management is required.
• Experience developing and managing SOPs, overseeing day-to-day operations, and handling financials.
• Booking, selecting, and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key.
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events.
• Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan, including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development.
• Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, food cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events.

Skills

Leadership

Catering management

Menu development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Job description

Restaurant Associates, a premier dining and events caterer, seeks a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier corporate dining account in NYC, delivering an exceptional hospitality experience tailored to a sophisticated client environment.

In this high-visibility role, you will set the standard for hospitality, service, and impeccable execution across top-tier events, mentor staff, manage menus and costs, and partner with clients to design memorable experiences.