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Catering Director- Corporate Dining (NYC)

Restaurant Associates · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
Management$90k–$100k/yrFull-time

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work.

About the role

As the Catering Director, you’ll lead the catering and events program for a premier, high-profile financial trading firm in NYC, delivering an exceptional hospitality experience tailored to a sophisticated client environment. In this highly visible leadership role, you’ll set the standard for service excellence, flawless execution, and elevated guest experiences across high-volume catering and special events. You’ll cultivate a culture of accountability, engagement, and genuine hospitality while anticipating client needs, exceeding expectations, and ensuring every detail reflects the caliber of a world-class dining and events program.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events
  • Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan, including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
  • Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
  • Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, food cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree is required in Hospitality or Culinary Arts
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 2 years in Catering management
  • Booking, selecting, and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience
  • The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance / AD&D
  • 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

Pay

$90,000 - $100,000/Year

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