Catering Director

About the role

A premier Global Strategic Account is seeking an experienced Catering Director to lead a sophisticated, high-touch corporate catering program in Rahway, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Lead event strategy — Shape a high-touch catering program that delivers seamless, world-class experiences for executive and large-scale events.
• Oversee daily operations — Direct all catering logistics, staffing, service flow, and quality standards across multiple event types and spaces.
• Partner cross-functionally — Collaborate with culinary, café, hospitality, and facilities teams to ensure cohesive, elevated food and service experiences.
• Drive service excellence — Maintain uncompromising standards for presentation, timing, guest experience, and brand alignment.
• Manage financial performance — Oversee budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and vendor relationships to support operational and financial goals.
• Innovate continuously — Introduce modern catering concepts, technology, and service enhancements that elevate the program year-round.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience – 5 Years
• Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years

Qualifications

• Strategic hospitality leadership — Proven ability to lead high-expectation corporate catering or hospitality programs with polish and precision.
• Client partnership strength — Skilled at building trust with senior stakeholders and translating needs into exceptional event solutions.
• Operational mastery — Deep experience managing complex event operations, logistics, staffing, and service execution.
• Creative event vision — Ability to design elevated, modern, and memorable event experiences that reflect a premium brand.
• Team development expertise — Track record of coaching, motivating, and developing diverse hospitality teams.
• Financial and analytical acumen — Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and performance measurement.