Catering Director: Lead Events & Menu Innovation

Flik Hospitality Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group in Washington, DC is seeking a Catering Director to lead catering events, manage staff, build client relations, and ensure guests receive outstanding service and quality.

You will handle menu development, pricing contracts, staffing, training, and end-to-end event operations, with emphasis on labor and food cost control. A hands-on leadership role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts required.
• Minimum of 5 years in hospitality with 2 years in management (preferably Catering Management).
• Experience booking, costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events.
• Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including event planning and menu development.
• Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff; involved in staff development and service execution.

Skills

Event coordination

Menu costing

Staff training

Contract pricing

Catering management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group in Washington, DC is seeking a Catering Director to lead catering events, manage staff, build client relations, and ensure guests receive outstanding service and quality.

You will handle menu development, pricing contracts, staffing, training, and end-to-end event operations, with emphasis on labor and food cost control. A hands-on leadership role in a dynamic environment.