Executive Catering Director for Premier NYC Events

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

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 role, you will set standards for hospitality, service, and flawless execution across elite dining experiences and events, fostering professionalism and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts required.
• Minimum of 5 years in hospitality, incl. 2 years in catering management.
• Experience developing SOPs, overseeing day-to-day ops, and handling financials.
• Experience booking, costing menus, pricing contracts, and resourcing staff/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events.
• Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan and detailed menu development.
• Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff and develops in-service techniques.
• Monitors labor and food cost, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of events.

Skills

Catering management

Operations coordination

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, delivering an exceptional hospitality experience.

In this highly visible role, you will set standards for hospitality, service, and flawless execution across elite dining experiences and events, fostering professionalism and meticulous attention to detail.