Elite Event Catering Manager: NYC High-Volume

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in New York City is seeking a Catering Manager to lead flawless execution of sophisticated catered events for premier client accounts. This role delivers white-glove hospitality, ensuring events reflect the highest standards of service, quality, and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate is organized, client-focused, and capable of coordinating across culinary, operations, vendors, and client stakeholders to build trusted relationships and memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a high-volume hospitality management environment, preferably in high-end dining.
• Hands-on experience supporting catering events in a high-volume setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a client-focused, hospitality-driven environment with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proven track record of driving business growth, operational excellence, and long-term client partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Consults clients as to scope, expectations, setting, menu, collateral, and entertainment to have a successful and appropriate event within the client’s budget
• Plans menus in consultation with the clients and chefs
• Delegates to, and ensures the coordination and execution of events
• Recruits, interviews, selects, and trains permanent and casual staff
• Organizes, leads, and motivates the catering team
• Plans staff and event schedules
• Maintains and develops accurate financial and administrative records

Job description

Restaurant Associates in New York City is seeking a Catering Manager to lead flawless execution of sophisticated catered events for premier client accounts. This role delivers white-glove hospitality, ensuring events reflect the highest standards of service, quality, and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate is organized, client-focused, and capable of coordinating across culinary, operations, vendors, and client stakeholders to build trusted relationships and memorable experiences.