Catering Director — Lead Premier NYC Events

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in NYC is seeking a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier corporate dining account, delivering exceptional hospitality in a high-profile client environment.

You will set standards for service, oversee staff, manage menus and events, and partner with clients to craft memorable experiences while maintaining operational excellence across all functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts is required.
• Minimum 5 years in hospitality; 2+ years in catering management.
• Experience booking, selecting, and costing menu items; pricing contracts.

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, and develops in-service techniques.
• Ensures successful operations including labor cost control, food cost control, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events.

Skills

Catering management

Staff training

Menu costing

SOPs development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Job description

Restaurant Associates in NYC is seeking a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier corporate dining account, delivering exceptional hospitality in a high-profile client environment.

You will set standards for service, oversee staff, manage menus and events, and partner with clients to craft memorable experiences while maintaining operational excellence across all functions.