Catering Manager

Scandic Consultants; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

A high-end catering firm in Atlanta is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee operations for professional clients and high-profile events. Responsibilities include managing catering services, training staff, and ensuring exceptional service standards. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in hotel catering or upscale corporate dining. This role offers competitive compensation and a chance to excel in a prestigious environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of catering management experience in hotels or upscale corporate dining.
• Proven ability to deliver premium service with professionalism.
• Experience in training and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering operations and execute high-end events.
• Partner with the Chef on menu planning.
• Monitor budgets and costs.

Skills

Catering management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Customer care

Education

Degree in hospitality or related field

Job description

Overview

Join a dynamic, upscale corporate dining team as a Catering Manager overseeing an operation serving professional clients and high-profile events. This role is ideal for a polished, service-focused leader with a background in hotel catering or business & industry foodservice.

You’ll lead a talented Catering Captain, collaborate with an accommodating GM, and manage all aspects of internal and external catering services — from breakfasts and luncheons to executive meetings and special evening events.

Details

Location: Atlanta, GA

Compensation: Up to $80K + Benefits

Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday with 1–2 evening events weekly (rarely past 7 PM)

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily catering operations and execute flawless, high-end events.
• Train and develop staff in service standards, presentation, and customer care.
• Partner with the Chef on menu planning and event customization.
• Monitor budgets, food and labor costs to meet financial goals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with a focus on excellence.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of catering management experience in hotels or upscale corporate dining (restaurant-only backgrounds not ideal).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver premium service with a high level of professionalism.
• Degree in hospitality or related field preferred.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a hands-on catering leader ready to take ownership of a polished, well-established program in one of Atlanta’s most prestigious settings.