Catering Director: High-Volume Events & Menu

Compass Group USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Washington, DC is seeking a Catering Director for a high-volume and premiere catering department. Our Catering Director will be responsible for developing and driving catering solutions to meet customer needs, while working closely with the Executive Chef on menu development.

Events span from coffee services to exclusive VIP dining occasions. The ideal candidate has five or more years of catering leadership experience, including two years in management, with proven skills in

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in catering leadership including two years in management.
• Proven experience in booking, selecting, and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and sourcing temporary help and equipment.
• Strong ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup, ensuring high-quality standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be experienced with computers.
• ServSafe Certified.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee both internal and external catering events to ensure seamless execution and outstanding customer happiness.
• Develop and maintain the catering marketing plan, offering clients a comprehensive event planning service and detailed menu development that aligns with their needs and preferences.
• Lead the hiring, training, and scheduling of catering staff, actively contributing to the development of existing catering staff in service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the successful operations of catering functions, including meticulous control over labor and food costs, and be responsible for preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events.
• Collaborate with the Management and Compass Marketing teams to implement effective strategies sought at building catering revenue and growing market reach.
• Foster strong client relationships to align our programs with their objectives, driving satisfaction and retention.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations.

Skills

Catering leadership

Menu costing & pricing

Staff supervision

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Computers

ServSafe Certified

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Compass Group USA in Washington, DC is seeking a Catering Director for a high-volume and premiere catering department. Our Catering Director will be responsible for developing and driving catering solutions to meet customer needs, while working closely with the Executive Chef on menu development.

Events span from coffee services to exclusive VIP dining occasions. The ideal candidate has five or more years of catering leadership experience, including two years in management, with proven skills in