Elite Catering Director for High-Profile NYC Events

Compass Group, North America; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier corporate dining account in NYC, delivering an exceptional hospitality experience.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will set the standard for hospitality, refined service, and impeccable execution across premier dining experiences, high-profile events, and exceptional catering programs. You will drive excellence and client satisfaction in a world-class environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts required.
• 5+ years in hospitality with 2+ years in catering management.
• Experience developing SOPs and managing day-to-day operations.
• Experience menu costing, contract pricing, and resourcing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events
• Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan, including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
• Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
• Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, food cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events

Skills

Leadership

Event coordination

Staff training

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Job description

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier corporate dining account in NYC, delivering an exceptional hospitality experience.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will set the standard for hospitality, refined service, and impeccable execution across premier dining experiences, high-profile events, and exceptional catering programs. You will drive excellence and client satisfaction in a world-class environment.