Hospitality/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

Position Title: Hospitality/Catering Manager

Salary: $60,000-$65,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefits Package

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary:

The Hospitality/Catering Manager supports the successful operation of Executive Dining services at TD Bank campus in Mount Laurel, NJ. Reporting to the Hospitality Director, this position leads the day-to-day execution of premium hospitality and catering services, ensuring an elevated guest experience and consistently upholding Restaurant Associates standards of excellence.

This hands-on leadership role oversees catering operations, supports staffing and scheduling, and trains and develops service associates to deliver polished, white-glove hospitality. The Hospitality/Catering Manager works closely with the client, culinary team, and operational leadership to ensure seamless event execution, exceptional service, and strong attention to detail.

The position also supports inventory management, labor oversight, event planning, cost control, sanitation, and compliance with company and client standards. In partnership with the Hospitality Director, this role helps drive the operational and financial success of the Executive Dining program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise catering events, ensuring seamless execution from planning through completion.
• Oversee event logistics, service quality, sanitation, setup, breakdown, and facility-related activities.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and culinary team on menus, service flow, presentation, and event execution.
• Train, coach, and develop catering associates in elevated service techniques, menu knowledge, presentation, and client hospitality.
• Monitor labor and food costs for each event and support effective cost‑control measures.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, guests, associates, vendors, and internal leadership.
• Communicate effectively across all levels to ensure alignment, responsiveness, and exceptional service delivery.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, inventory management, service planning, and foodservice‑related operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, quality, and company standards.
• Support departmental goals, financial objectives, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• At least two years of foodservice experience, including one year in a supervisory or catering management role.
• Previous experience in premium corporate dining, executive dining, catering, hotels, restaurants, or related hospitality environments preferred.
• Catering management and event‑execution experience required.
• Executive presence and professionalism - with experience supporting VIP guests, senior leaders, and high‑touch hospitality environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to delivering flawless event execution and consistently elevated service standards.
• A true hospitality‑first mindset with the ability to anticipate client needs, adapt quickly, and provide effective service recovery when challenges arise.
• Knowledge of foodservice and catering trends, quality standards, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Strong client-service, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, email, and internet applications.
• ServSafe certification required or highly preferred.

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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