Director of Catering 1

Parkhurst Dining Services, Inc.; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Free meals during shift

Employee discounts at ENPHG brands

Internal promotion pathways

Resumo da oferta

Parkhurst Dining is seeking a Director of Catering to lead all catered functions with annual volume above $400K. This role partners with sales, plans menus, and drives growth while ensuring exceptional service and cost control across the unit.

The position involves managing complex events, supervising staff, and maintaining Parkhurst standards with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and financial accountability.

Qualificações

• 10+ years of professional experience in catering or hospitality.
• 7+ years in high-volume catering or hospitality management.
• Degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary, or related field preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all catered events from origination to execution.
• Develop catering systems conducive to growth and customer service.
• Partner with sales to generate new business and plan menus.
• Coordinate smooth event execution as principal contact and manager.
• Handle department cash, reporting, and rectify customer issues.

Conhecimentos

Catering management

Client relationships

Budgeting & pricing

Staff training

Safety & sanitation

Formação académica

Hospitality/Culinary degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Director of Catering 1 - Parkhurst Dining

Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong relationships? At Parkhurst Dining, a brand of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, we’ve been creating smiles since 1949—one guest, one meal, and one team member at a time. Now we’re searching for a Director of Catering to join our team!

Eat'n Park Hospitality Group represents a diverse family of brands that span more than a dozen states across more than 150 locations and with nearly 10,000 team members. We are a family-owned and operated company with deep roots that inspire our future. Our enduring commitment to our Core Values and our shared purpose, “to Create a Smile,” guide and fuel our growth as a group and as individuals.

The Director of Catering is responsible for all catered functions from origination to execution in a department where the annual managed volume is above $400K annually or the unit is confirmed as high complexity. The Director of Catering is the top catering lead for a unit and is responsible for handling complex planning, revenue growth, and culinary partnership for catering across the entire unit. This role develops catering systems conducive to growth, innovation, and excellence in customer service and has the ability to to use high levels of creativity in event planning and execution. The Director of Catering works on a consistent basis with sales personnel to generate new business and plans menus in accordance with customer expectations and budget. This individual coordinated the smooth execution of all catered events by serving as the principal contact, manager, and cost control and collection agent. The Director of Catering is responsible for department cash handling and verification of all sales and proper reporting for all interested parties and is also responsible for handling customer complaints and rectifying problem situations.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Create A Smile: Ensure every catered event exceeds client and guest expectations with high-quality service and presentation.
• Join A Caring Team: Lead and support a skilled catering team in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Bring Your Energy: Oversee all aspects of catering operations, from planning and execution to budgeting and client engagement.
• Connect With Heart: Build meaningful relationships with clients, guests, and team members while fostering trust, satisfaction, and memorable experiences.
• Reach Your Goals: Grow professionally through leadership of complex events, innovation in catering, and team development opportunities.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 10+ years of professional experience, including 7+ years in hospitality or high-volume catering; degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary, or related field preferred.
• Skilled in planning, executing, and managing catered events while building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Ability to develop pricing, manage budgets, handle billing and cash reporting, and achieve revenue goals for catered functions.
• Experienced in coordinating catering operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and manage catering staff to maintain service excellence and adherence to Parkhurst standards.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

• Schedule: Full-time role averaging 50 hours per week, including evenings and weekends
• Health and Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), Paid Time Off
• Career Growth: Access to Smile Universe training and internal promotion pathways
• Welcoming and Fun: Free meals during shift, monthly family mean, and 20% discount at all ENPHG brands

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