Sr Catering Manager

Flik Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee the sales, planning, coordination, and execution of all catering events, delivering exceptional hospitality and client service. You will manage the entire event lifecycle from inquiry to invoicing, coordinating with culinary, operations, and service teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes developing client relationships, leading daily operations, budgeting, and team supervision to ensure high-quality food and service.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent hospitality experience.
• 2+ years catering, hospitality, event management, or food service leadership experience.
• Experience supervising hourly associates in a high-volume catering or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of catering operations, event planning, food service and customer service.
• Experience with web-based catering/event management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Financial acumen with budgeting, labor, and event costs.
• Passion for hospitality, sustainability, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of catering events from inquiry through final invoicing.
• Manage daily catering operations, including scheduling, staffing, event logistics, delivery, setup, service, and breakdown.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop catering associates, delivery personnel, and culinary team members.
• Partner with culinary leadership to develop menus and ensure exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing responsive, professional customer service throughout the planning process.
• Coordinate event orders, menu updates, client profiles, and scheduling using web-based catering and ordering systems.
• Monitor labor, food costs, and event expenses while supporting departmental financial goals.
• Support marketing initiatives and identify opportunities to grow catering sales and client engagement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Catering leadership

Event management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Budgeting and cost control

Independent working

Education

Associate's degree or hospitality experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based catering systems

Job description

What Makes FLIK Click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn't merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

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Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $85000 - $90000 /year

What Makes FLIK Click

The Catering Manager is responsible for overseeing the sales, planning, coordination, and execution of all catering events while delivering exceptional hospitality and client service. This role manages the entire event lifecycle—from initial inquiry and menu planning through event execution, billing, and follow-up—ensuring every event is delivered with the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

Working closely with culinary, operations, and service teams, the Catering Manager leads daily catering operations, develops client relationships, manages event logistics, and supervises a team of associates. This is an ideal opportunity for a hospitality professional who enjoys balancing event sales, operational leadership, and outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of catering events from inquiry through final invoicing.
• Manage daily catering operations, including scheduling, staffing, event logistics, delivery, setup, service, and breakdown.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop catering associates, delivery personnel, and culinary team members.
• Partner with culinary leadership to develop menus and ensure exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing responsive, professional customer service throughout the planning process.
• Coordinate event orders, menu updates, client profiles, and scheduling using web-based catering and ordering systems.
• Monitor labor, food costs, and event expenses while supporting departmental financial goals.
• Support marketing initiatives and identify opportunities to grow catering sales and client engagement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent hospitality experience.
• Two or more years of catering, hospitality, event management, or food service leadership experience.
• Experience supervising hourly associates in a high-volume catering or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of catering operations, event planning, food service, and customer service.
• Experience with web-based catering or event management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional client correspondence.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, and event costs.
• Passion for hospitality, sustainability, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.

Associates At Flik Hospitality 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

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, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.pdf

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/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Flik Hospitality Group

Kristan McIntosh

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