Catering Director: Lead Elite Events & Team Growth

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Flik Hospitality, part of Compass Group USA, seeks a Catering Director for a high‑profile law firm account. You will lead a team, build client relations, and ensure catering services meet outstanding quality for guests.

Key duties include coordinating events, developing menus and marketing plans, hiring and training staff, and controlling labor and food costs to deliver seamless service. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts and at least five years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required in Hospitality or Culinary Arts.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including 2 years in management.
• Experience in booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts and resourcing temporary help and equipment.
• 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, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Event planning

Cost control

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Job description

Flik Hospitality, part of Compass Group USA, seeks a Catering Director for a high‑profile law firm account. You will lead a team, build client relations, and ensure catering services meet outstanding quality for guests.

Key duties include coordinating events, developing menus and marketing plans, hiring and training staff, and controlling labor and food costs to deliver seamless service. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts and at least five years in