Executive Catering Director for Premier NYC Events

Compass Group, North America; Washington (District of Columbia); 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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in New York City seeks a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier corporate dining account, delivering exceptional hospitality and tailored experiences in a sophisticated client environment.

You will set service standards across high-profile events, foster a culture of excellence, and ensure impeccable execution from planning to wrap-up. This leadership role requires a passion for hospitality and client-focused delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts.
• Minimum of 5 years 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.
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events.
• Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan, including event planning and 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 cost control, food cost control, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup.

Skills

Catering management

Menu development

Staff training

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Job description

Restaurant Associates in New York City seeks a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier corporate dining account, delivering exceptional hospitality and tailored experiences in a sophisticated client environment.

You will set service standards across high-profile events, foster a culture of excellence, and ensure impeccable execution from planning to wrap-up. This leadership role requires a passion for hospitality and client-focused delivery.