Catering Director for Luxury NYC Events

Compass Group, North America; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Restaurant Associates seeks a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier corporate dining account in NYC, delivering exceptional hospitality and tailored experiences.

In this role, you will set the standard for refined service, professional execution, and guest satisfaction across high-profile events while advancing staff development and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts.
• Minimum 5 years in hospitality with 2+ years in catering leadership.
• Experience in SOP development, operations, and financials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal and external catering events and operations.
• Develop menu planning, pricing contracts, and event marketing plans.
• Hire, train, and lead catering staff and drive service standards.
• Manage labor, food costs, transportation, setup, and cleanup.

Skills

Hospitality management

Catering management

Menu costing

Staff training

Operations management

Budgeting

SOP development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Job description

Restaurant Associates seeks a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier corporate dining account in NYC, delivering exceptional hospitality and tailored experiences.

In this role, you will set the standard for refined service, professional execution, and guest satisfaction across high-profile events while advancing staff development and operational excellence.