Catering Director | NYC Luxury Events Leader

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in New York City is seeking a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier, high-profile financial trading firm, delivering an exceptional hospitality experience in a sophisticated client environment.

In this visible leadership role, you will set the standard for service excellence, flawless execution, and elevated guest experiences across high-volume catering and special events, while developing staff and ensuring cost control and top-tier client

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 Catering management.
• Experience developing and managing SOPs, overseeing day-to-day operations, and handling financials.
• Booking, selecting, and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key.
• 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, food cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events.

Skills

Catering management

Leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Menu pricing & contracts

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Job description

Restaurant Associates in New York City is seeking a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier, high-profile financial trading firm, delivering an exceptional hospitality experience in a sophisticated client environment.

In this visible leadership role, you will set the standard for service excellence, flawless execution, and elevated guest experiences across high-volume catering and special events, while developing staff and ensuring cost control and top-tier client