Luxury Catering & Events Manager – Westchester

Compass Group USA; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical

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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates, the premier hospitality partner to Morgan Stanley, is seeking a Catering and Events Manager to lead high-touch catering operations in Westchester, NY. This role supports elevated corporate dining, executive meetings, and client events in a fast-paced, luxury environment.

This role is responsible for planning and executing events while providing hands-on support to ensure smooth operations and an exceptional attendee experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute meetings and events from start to finish, ensuring flawless delivery
• Lead day-to-day catering operations with a focus on service excellence and brand standards
• Partner with the General Manager on catering menus, proposals, and client presentations
• Manage and develop hourly and salaried catering associates (hiring, training, scheduling, coaching)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and satisfaction
• Coordinate room setups, A/V needs, timelines, and special requests with planning teams
• Ensure timely communication of upcoming events to operations and management teams
• Oversee administrative processes and accurate system entry
• Drive menu development and catering marketing initiatives with culinary leadership
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics
• Supervise food preparation, service execution, and event breakdown
• Maintain client databases and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards

Job description

Restaurant Associates, the premier hospitality partner to Morgan Stanley, is seeking a Catering and Events Manager to lead high-touch catering operations in Westchester, NY. This role supports elevated corporate dining, executive meetings, and client events in a fast-paced, luxury environment.

This role is responsible for planning and executing events while providing hands-on support to ensure smooth operations and an exceptional attendee experience.