Senior Catering & Events Director

American Food & Vending; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Job summary

American Food & Vending in Portland, ME is seeking a Director of Catering to lead all aspects of catering operations. This hands-on role oversees daily dining operations, catering production, service execution, and on-site event support, balancing strategic planning with operational leadership.

The position requires a proven track record in event planning and catering coordination, strong client relationships, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning and catering coordination.
• Strong time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain productive client and business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Take an active, hands-on role in catering and dining operations, including production, service execution, setup, breakdown, and day-of event support.
• Plan, design, and execute catering events within established timelines and operational standards.
• Collaborate with clients to understand event needs, confirm expectations, and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Conduct market research, gather relevant event details, and support contract negotiations prior to finalizing agreements.
• Provide regular updates, feedback, and reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate event logistics, including facilities, décor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invite lists, special guests, equipment, promotional materials, and related details.
• Determine staffing needs, coordinate team activities, and work alongside the team as needed to ensure smooth dining and event execution.
• Partner with marketing and public relations teams to promote and publicize events as appropriate.
• Research market trends, identify event opportunities, and generate interest in catering services.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Event planning

Catering coordination

Time management

Client relations

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Event Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

American Food & Vending in Portland, ME is seeking a Director of Catering to lead all aspects of catering operations. This hands-on role oversees daily dining operations, catering production, service execution, and on-site event support, balancing strategic planning with operational leadership.

The position requires a proven track record in event planning and catering coordination, strong client relationships, and proficiency with MS Office.