Executive Dining & Catering Manager

Restaurant Associates; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; 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

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Hospitality/Catering Manager to lead Executive Dining operations at the TD Bank campus in Mount Laurel, NJ. This hands-on leader will oversee catering events, staff, and service quality to deliver elevated guest experiences, while collaborating with the client and culinary team to ensure flawless execution.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and cost-control capabilities, plus ServSafe certification and a commitment to the company’s standards of

Qualifications

• At least two years of foodservice experience, including one year in a supervisory or catering management role.
• Experience in premium corporate dining, executive dining, hotels, or related hospitality environments preferred.
• Catering management and event execution experience required.
• Executive presence and professionalism with VIP guests and high-touch hospitality environments.
• Attention to detail with commitment to flawless event execution and elevated service standards.
• Hospitality-first mindset with ability to anticipate client needs and provide service recovery.
• Knowledge of foodservice trends, quality standards, production, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Strong client-service, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ServSafe certification is required or highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise catering events from planning through completion.
• Oversee event logistics, service quality, sanitation, setup, and breakdown.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menus, service flow, and presentation.
• Train, coach, and develop catering associates in elevated service techniques.
• Monitor labor and food costs for each event and support cost-control measures.
• Maintain relationships with clients, guests, associates, vendors, and leadership.
• Communicate effectively across levels to ensure alignment and service delivery.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, inventory management, and service planning.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, quality, and standards.
• Support departmental goals, financial objectives, and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Catering Management

Event Execution

Leadership

Budgeting

Client Service

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Hospitality/Catering Manager to lead Executive Dining operations at the TD Bank campus in Mount Laurel, NJ. This hands-on leader will oversee catering events, staff, and service quality to deliver elevated guest experiences, while collaborating with the client and culinary team to ensure flawless execution.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and cost-control capabilities, plus ServSafe certification and a commitment to the company’s standards of