Catering Director- Corporate Dining (NY)

Compass Group•New York, NY

7d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Catering Director for a premier, high-volume corporate dining account in NYC, you will oversee all catering and event operations, delivering exceptional hospitality experiences for executive-level meetings, conferences, and large-scale corporate events. You will lead a high-performing team, cultivate strategic client partnerships, and drive operational excellence while ensuring every event reflects the highest standards of service, culinary quality, and innovation. Success in this role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment where attention to detail and flawless execution are paramount.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree is required in Hospitality or Culinary Arts
Minimum of 5 years of catering management experience in the hospitality industry
Experience in high-volume corporate dining preferred
Booking, selecting, and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key
The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup is also essential

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate clients and stakeholders regarding catering services
Oversee planning and execution of meetings, conferences, executive events, town halls, and special functions
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