Catering Manager - Pipeline (NYC)

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

Position Title: Catering Manager

Salary: $85,000-$88,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefits Package

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary: The Catering Manager leads catering operations for a premier corporate dining account, delivering sophisticated events and exceptional hospitality in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment in NYC.

This role oversees all aspects of event planning and execution, from menu coordination and logistics to staffing, service, and final presentation. Partnering closely with culinary leadership and key client stakeholders, the Catering Manager ensures each event reflects the account’s commitment to quality, professionalism, and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate is a polished, service-driven leader with strong organizational skills, financial awareness, and a passion for creating seamless, memorable dining experiences while maintaining operational excellence and building lasting client relationships.

Essential Duties and 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 customized 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.

What We're looking For:

• Minimum of three years of high-volume catering management experience
• Required catering experience
• High-end corporate dining or luxury hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and client relationship skills.
• Knowledge of event operations, food presentation, cost controls, and sanitation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business applications.
• ServSafe certification required

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• 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

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, please refer to the following link for paid time off benefits information: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf