Senior Catering Director — Offsite Event Leader

1218 Kitchen Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

1218 Kitchen Group is seeking a Catering Director to lead the planning and execution of offsite catering events, ensuring seamless operations from planning to event day execution while upholding our brand standards.

You will manage staff, mentor coordinators and chefs, and partner with culinary and sales teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role emphasizes leadership, logistics, and hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in catering or event operations, preferably off-premise.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong logistical and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Execution: Lead all logistical aspects of offsite events including staffing, rentals, transportation, and inventory; conduct site visits and develop detailed event plans; oversee on-site event management for flawless execution and client satisfaction.
• Team Leadership & Culture: Manage and mentor a team of coordinators, chefs, and event staff; foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performance team culture; serve as a liaison between departments to ensure alignment.
• Operational Oversight: Maintain and manage warehouse inventory; collaborate with culinary and sales teams to meet event needs; troubleshoot and resolve issues swiftly and professionally.

Skills

Event Planning

Team Leadership

Operations Oversight

Logistics

Communication

Tools

Catering software

Inventory systems

Job description

1218 Kitchen Group is seeking a Catering Director to lead the planning and execution of offsite catering events, ensuring seamless operations from planning to event day execution while upholding our brand standards.

You will manage staff, mentor coordinators and chefs, and partner with culinary and sales teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role emphasizes leadership, logistics, and hospitality excellence.