Catering & Events Director — Elite Corporate Hospitality

Compass Group USA; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Westchester seeks a Catering & Events Director to lead a sophisticated hospitality and events program for a premier financial services client. You will oversee catering operations, event strategy, client partnerships, financial performance, and team development in a dynamic corporate environment.

Collaborate with culinary, conference services, workplace experience, and client stakeholders to create seamless experiences from executive meetings to large-scale receptions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading catering, events, hospitality, conference services, or workplace experience operations.
• Experience managing high-profile client relationships within a corporate, hospitality, hotel, conference center, or premium dining environment.
• Demonstrated success overseeing multiple events while balancing operational, financial, and client priorities.
• Strong knowledge of event planning, catering logistics, hospitality standards, and service execution.
• Experience developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead all catering and event operations across the account, ensuring exceptional execution and client satisfaction.
• Serve as a trusted partner to client stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and hospitality solutions that support business objectives.
• Develop and oversee catering and event programs that enhance the workplace experience and support evolving client needs.
• Partner with culinary, conference services, and operations teams to create innovative menus and memorable event experiences.
• Manage the planning and execution of events ranging from executive meetings and client functions to large-scale receptions and special programs.
• Oversee event logistics including staffing, setup, service delivery, transportation, breakdown, and post-event follow-up.
• Monitor financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, revenue opportunities, and cost controls.
• Lead, coach, and develop catering and event team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Support talent acquisition, onboarding, scheduling, training, and succession planning efforts.
• Review business performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, safety practices, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with regional leadership on strategic initiatives, client retention efforts, and business growth opportunities.

Skills

Catering operations

Event management

Client relationships

Team leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field

Job description

Restaurant Associates in Westchester seeks a Catering & Events Director to lead a sophisticated hospitality and events program for a premier financial services client. You will oversee catering operations, event strategy, client partnerships, financial performance, and team development in a dynamic corporate environment.

Collaborate with culinary, conference services, workplace experience, and client stakeholders to create seamless experiences from executive meetings to large-scale receptions.