Executive Catering Director - NYC Premier Events

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

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

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in New York City is seeking a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier corporate dining account, delivering an exceptional hospitality experience aligned with a sophisticated client environment.

In this highly visible leadership role you will set the standard for hospitality, service, and execution across high-profile events, mentor staff, manage menus and budgets, and ensure flawless execution from planning to cleanup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts is required.
• 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 staff and equipment experience is key.
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events
• Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan, including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
• Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
• Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, food cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events

Skills

Catering management

Menu costing

Staff training

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Job description

Restaurant Associates in New York City is seeking a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier corporate dining account, delivering an exceptional hospitality experience aligned with a sophisticated client environment.

In this highly visible leadership role you will set the standard for hospitality, service, and execution across high-profile events, mentor staff, manage menus and budgets, and ensure flawless execution from planning to cleanup.