Director of Catering

Horizon Hospitality; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Hospitality in Walnut Creek seeks a Director of Catering to lead private club events and external catering programs. You will steer the full lifecycle of weddings, banquets, and high-profile events, while guiding a multi-tier team and managing budgets, menus, and revenue forecasts.

The role demands a strong Bay Area network of wedding vendors, hands-on leadership, and experience with Tripleseat, ClubEssentials, and Paycom.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of catering/banquet leadership at director level in private clubs or hotels.
• Budgeting, cost controls, menu pricing, and margin analysis.
• Bay Area wedding industry partners and clients network.
• Experience with CRM and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct the full lifecycle of catered events, private dining, banquets, and event service operations, driving revenue across outside events and 1,700 annual internal BEOs.
• Oversee and mentor a team including a Banquet Manager, Catering Manager, Catering Sales Associates, setup crew, and service personnel.
• Prepare, manage, and execute annual operational and labor budgets, menu costings, and revenue forecasts.
• Develop and maintain active relationships with local wedding vendors, event planners, DJs, florists, and rental agencies to expand outside event volume.
• Partner closely with the culinary and food and beverage leadership teams on menu development, service pacing, dietary needs, and event execution.
• Maintain active hands-on oversight during high-impact events and peak operational windows.
• Manage employee scheduling, payroll approvals, timecard compliance, and department performance reviews via ClubEssentials, Tripleseat, and Paycom systems.

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership experience

Local Bay Area network

Tools

Tripleseat

ClubEssentials

Paycom

Job description

A premier, member-owned private country club in the East Bay area of Northern California is seeking an experienced hospitality leader to serve as Director of Catering. Set against rolling hills with a championship golf course and exceptional amenities, this vibrant property operates as a highly active community hub for over 1, 500 member families. The East Bay area offers an extraordinary lifestyle, combining top-ranked schools, scenic outdoor recreation, and easy access to the Bay Area’s finest dining and culture. The Director of Catering will drive strategic growth across outside event sales and member catering while leading a dedicated, multi-tier event team. Balancing high-end weddings, major community celebrations, and private member functions, this position is ideal for a hands‑on sales and operational leader with strong local industry connections

Catering Director Responsibilities:

• Direct the full lifecycle of catered events, private dining, banquets, and event service operations, driving revenue across outside events and 1, 700 annual internal BEOs.
• Oversee and mentor a team including a Banquet Manager, Catering Manager, Catering Sales Associates, setup crew, and service personnel.
• Prepare, manage, and execute annual operational and labor budgets, menu costings, and revenue forecasts.
• Develop and maintain active relationships with local wedding vendors, event planners, DJs, florists, and rental agencies to expand outside event volume.
• Partner closely with the culinary and food and beverage leadership teams on menu development, service pacing, dietary needs, and event execution.
• Maintain active hands‑on oversight during high‑impact events and peak operational windows.
• Manage employee scheduling, payroll approvals, timecard compliance, and department performance reviews via ClubEssentials, Tripleseat, and Paycom systems.

Catering Director Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive catering and banquet leadership experience at a Director level within private clubs, upscale hotels, or high-volume catering operations.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience in budgeting, cost controls, menu pricing, and margin analysis.
• Deep local network ("rolodex") of wedding industry partners, vendors, and clients in the Bay Area.
• Experience overseeing both high‑touch sales development and hands‑on operational delivery.
• Strong familiarity with catering CRM and management platforms (Tripleseat), club POS software (ClubEssentials), and payroll systems (Paycom).
• Must reside locally in the Bay Area market or be immediately familiar with the regional event environment.

Compensation Package Details:

• Base Salary: $90, 000 –$110, 000 annually
• Incentive Bonus: 10% annual bonus potential
• Commission: 0.5% commission on catering sales ($3M target)
• Benefits: 100% employer-paid health insurance coverage for employee and dependents
• Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan with company match