Catering Manager — Luxury Corporate & Museum Events

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in New York, NY seeks a Catering Manager to lead high-end event catering, coordinating menus, logistics, staffing, and presentation for premier corporate accounts. The role emphasizes hospitality, client relations, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for delivering memorable dining experiences while maintaining budget controls and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of high-volume catering management experience.
• ServSafe certification required.
• High-end corporate dining or luxury hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all catering events, including planning, setup, service, and breakdown.
• Ensure exceptional food presentation, service quality, and attention to detail.
• Partner with culinary leadership on menus and client offerings.
• Train and supervise catering associates to deliver outstanding hospitality.
• Monitor event budgets, labor, food costs, and operational efficiency.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure consistent satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and service standards.

Skills

Catering leadership

Client relationships

Budget monitoring

Organizational skills

Food presentation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Restaurant Associates in New York, NY seeks a Catering Manager to lead high-end event catering, coordinating menus, logistics, staffing, and presentation for premier corporate accounts. The role emphasizes hospitality, client relations, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for delivering memorable dining experiences while maintaining budget controls and quality standards.