Director of Catering

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a prestigious location in New York as a Catering Director! This role offers the chance to elevate your career by ensuring top-tier catering operations and delivering innovative culinary experiences. You will be responsible for managing a high-volume catering environment, leading a team, and maintaining exceptional service standards. With a focus on client satisfaction and operational excellence, you will play a key role in creating memorable events. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about catering and hospitality, looking to make a significant impact in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing catering events in a high volume, luxury F&B environment.
• Strong knowledge of food and industry trends is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement catering service standards and operations.
• Manage daily catered functions and customer interactions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of Food Trends

Team Management

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Title: Director of Catering

Pay: 13

Reports To: Senior Director, Catering

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

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 in 2021!

Job Summary

We’re looking for talented individuals to join our team at Restaurant Associates at JPMC 270 Park. This high-profile location will stand tall among NY's finest. Elevate your career as part of a dynamic opening team that delivers top-tier service and innovative culinary experiences.

As a Catering Director, you will be responsible for ensuring that catering operations meet required standards and financial goals. This position requires Monday through Friday availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements catering service standards and standards of operation for the department.
• Identifies client/guest needs and interacts in a positive, proactive manner.
• Responsible for ensuring that customer complaints are appropriately handled and rectified.
• Manages daily catered functions.
• Oversees the maintenance of adequate equipment, product, and decoration inventories.
• Plans menus, layout, decor, and booking entertainment (when appropriate) for catered events.
• Operates within the budget.
• Manages a team - hires, trains, coaches, counsels and provides progressive discipline, as needed.
• Collaborates and supports Director of Catering Services and Executive Chef in planning events.
• Maintains accurate tracking and billing systems for catered events.
• Disseminates information to all concerned department heads and staff members through preparation and distribution of detailed function sheets at regularly scheduled intervals.
• Oversees sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils within work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of food and industry trends.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing catering events in a high volume, luxury F&B environment.
• ServSafe certification, recommended.
• Superior communication and problem-solving/strategizing skills.
• Excellent computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.

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)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA.

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.

Req ID: 1389205

Restaurant Associates

Leah Curry