Director of Catering

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with match

PTO & leave policy

Professional development

Job summary

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc. seeks an experienced Catering Director to lead large-scale catering operations at a prominent university campus in Albany, NY.

This high-visibility leadership role offers the chance to drive financial performance, mentor a talented team, and elevate the guest experience for university leadership, student organizations, and campus-wide events, all while building a career with a global industry leader in New York's Capital Region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in catering/events, with 1–3 years managing high-volume operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Flexibility for evening, weekend, and holiday events.
• Food Handlers & Alcohol Service certifications (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-scale catering operations, from event booking to menu development, pricing, and administration.
• Lead execution of catering events of all sizes, ensuring high-quality service from BEOs.
• Drive annual marketing strategy, contract negotiations, and client-facing sales support.
• Own financial performance, sales targets, food/labor costs, and departmental accounting.
• Hire, train, and develop a high-performing catering team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A premier higher education hospitality provider is seeking an experienced Catering Director to lead large-scale catering operations at a prominent university campus in Albany, NY. This high-visibility leadership role offers the chance to drive financial performance, mentor a talented team, and elevate the guest experience for university leadership, student organizations, and campus-wide events, all while building a career with a global industry leader in New York's Capital Region.

What You'll Do

• Oversee full-scale catering operations, from event booking to menu development, pricing, and administration
• Lead execution of catering events of all sizes, ensuring consistent, high-quality service from BEOs
• Drive annual marketing strategy, contract negotiations, and client-facing sales support
• Own financial performance, sales targets, food/labor costs, and departmental accounting
• Hire, train, and develop a high-performing catering team

What You Bring

• 4+ years in catering/events, with 1–3 years managing high-volume operations
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills
• Flexibility for evening, weekend, and holiday events
• Food Handlers & Alcohol Service certifications (or ability to obtain)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match potential

Generous PTO, parental leave, and disability coverage

Professional development and global career growth