Strategic Regional Catering Director (NYC/Westchester)

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Restaurant Associates seeks a Regional Catering Director to oversee catering operations across New York City and Westchester. You will partner with clients, regional leadership, and on-site teams to deliver exceptional hospitality while driving financial performance and service excellence.

You will provide strategic oversight for catering programs, develop leaders, and ensure events meet elevated standards for a premier corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in hospitality, business, or related field.
• Experience leading catering/hospitality or corporate dining operations in multi-site environments.
• Strong financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, labor management and cost controls.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering strategy and execution across the assigned region.
• Partner with directors and managers to ensure consistency in event planning and guest experience.
• Establish and maintain service standards reflecting company and client expectations.
• Build client relationships and advise on catering and hospitality solutions.
• Monitor budgets, labor utilization, and financial results to support profitability.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor catering teams across locations.

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Culinary Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Event management systems

Job description

Restaurant Associates seeks a Regional Catering Director to oversee catering operations across New York City and Westchester. You will partner with clients, regional leadership, and on-site teams to deliver exceptional hospitality while driving financial performance and service excellence.

You will provide strategic oversight for catering programs, develop leaders, and ensure events meet elevated standards for a premier corporate environment.