Elite NYC Catering Director for High-Profile Events

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

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, ensuring an exceptional hospitality experience.

In this high-visibility role, you will set standards for hospitality, service, and execution across premier dining experiences and events, fostering a culture of professionalism and attention to detail in a world-class environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required in Hospitality or Culinary Arts.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hospitality, including 2 years in catering management.
• Experience developing and managing SOPs, overseeing day-to-day operations, and handling financials.
• Booking, selecting, and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events.
• Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan, including event planning services and detailed menu development.
• Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff and develops in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor, food cost control, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup.

Skills

Catering management

Hospitality operations

Menu development

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, ensuring an exceptional hospitality experience.

In this high-visibility role, you will set standards for hospitality, service, and execution across premier dining experiences and events, fostering a culture of professionalism and attention to detail in a world-class environment.