Executive Catering Director — NYC Events & Hospitality

Compass Group, North America; Denver (CO); 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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

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. You will oversee high-profile events, drive exceptional hospitality, and set high standards across all catering functions.

In this leadership role, you will manage staff, develop menus, and coordinate operations from planning through cleanup, ensuring profitable, flawless service and client satisfaction in a sophisticated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts.
• 5+ years in hospitality; 2+ years in catering management.
• Experience developing SOPs, daily operations, and financials.
• Experience booking, costing menus, and staffing.
• Ability to supervise food prep, service, and cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events
• Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan and menu development
• Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff and mentors team
• Ensures operations include labor, food cost control, transport, setup, and cleanup

Skills

Staff management

Menu development

Event planning

Budget management

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. You will oversee high-profile events, drive exceptional hospitality, and set high standards across all catering functions.

In this leadership role, you will manage staff, develop menus, and coordinate operations from planning through cleanup, ensuring profitable, flawless service and client satisfaction in a sophisticated environment.