Director of Catering 2

Parkhurst Dining; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role with 50-hour weeks

Health, dental, vision, life, 401(k),

Paid Time Off

Smile Universe training and internally

Free meals, family meal benefits, 20%+

Job summary

Parkhurst Dining is seeking a Director of Catering to lead all catered functions for UNE Portland and UNE Biddeford. This role drives complex planning, revenue growth, and culinary partnerships across the unit.

The position requires extensive experience in hospitality and high-volume catering, with focus on client relationships, pricing, budgeting, and team leadership to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience in hospitality or high-volume catering
• Experience planning, executing, and managing catered events while building strong client relationships
• Ability to develop pricing, manage budgets, handle billing and cash reporting, and achieve revenue goals
• Experience coordinating catering operations ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and manage catering staff to maintain service excellence

Responsibilities

• Oversee all catered functions from origination to execution in a unit with annual volume above $600K
• Collaborate with sales to generate new business and plan menus aligned with customer expectations and budgets
• Manage department cash handling and reporting, and address customer complaints promptly
• Coordinate catering operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with safety standards
• Lead and develop catering staff to maintain Parkhurst standards

Skills

Hospitality management

Catering management

Budget management

Client relations

Event planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Hospitality Management or related field

Tools

Budgeting software

CRM systems

POS systems

Job description

This position will support and rotate between two locations: UNE Portland and UNE Biddeford. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of catering management experience.

Director of Catering 2 - 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 $600K annually. 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 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

As a Director Of Catering, You’ll Be Part Of Our Enduring Legacy And Exciting Growth. Here’s What You Can Expect

• 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

We’re searching for team members who welcome new challenges and care deeply about people. Every team member across the company plays a role in bringing our Core Values to life every day. In addition to aligning to our values, you’ll be successful here with these skills and qualifications:

• 12+ 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

We believe our team members deserve the same hospitality we give our guests. Wherever you are on your journey, we offer rewards and resources to highlight the important moments, both at work and at home.

• 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

Eat’n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.