Junior Catering Manager- Corporate Dining (NYC)

Job Summary

Event Execution & Operations:

• Oversee day-to-day catering operations, including breakfast, lunch, receptions, and executive dining events
• Ensure accurate setup, presentation, service, and breakdown of catering functions in accordance with banquet event orders (BEOs)
• Act as the on-site lead for events in the absence of the Senior Catering Manager
• Maintain consistent service standards and professional presentation for all catering functions

Client & Guest Service:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal clients and executive assistants during events
• Address guest needs and resolve service issues promptly and professionally
• Ensure VIP and executive-level service standards are consistently met

Team Leadership:

• Supervise catering service staff, including servers, bartenders, and event attendants
• Aid in staff training on service standards, hospitality etiquette, and operational procedures
• Support daily staff scheduling and labor coordination

Event Coordination:

• Review banquet event orders (BEOs) and communicate event details to culinary and service teams
• Cook up food service timing, room setups, and equipment needs
• Ensure event spaces are properly staged and reset for future functions

Administrative & Operational Support:

• Assist with inventory management of catering supplies, linens, service ware, and beverages
• Support billing, event reconciliation, and operational reporting as needed
• Maintain compliance with company safety, sanitation, and operational policies

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in catering, banquet, restaurant, or hospitality operations
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to supervise and support service staff effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in corporate dining, hotel banquets, or high-volume catering environments
• Proficiency with hospitality or catering management systems

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail 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

Application Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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.

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Qualifications

Req ID: 1539570

Restaurant Associates

NANCY M TEIXEIRA