Executive Catering Director – NYC Premier Events

Compass Group, North America; Richmond (VA); 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

Life Insurance

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Catering Director to lead the catering and events program for a premier corporate dining account in NYC, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

You will set standards for hospitality, oversee staff, menus, pricing, and event execution, and drive exceptional guest experiences across high-profile events while maintaining strict cost controls and quality standards.

Qualifications

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

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 of all events.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Menu development

Staff training

Budgeting/Cost control

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, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

You will set standards for hospitality, oversee staff, menus, pricing, and event execution, and drive exceptional guest experiences across high-profile events while maintaining strict cost controls and quality standards.