CATERING DIRECTOR - Gourmet Dining - New York, NY

Compass Group•Town of North Hempstead, NY

32d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Catering Director is responsible for catering and events, managing a team of staff, building client relationships, and ensuring catering services are of outstanding quality. The role oversees event planning and operations, including marketing, menu development, staff development, cost control, preparation, transportation, setup, service, and cleanup.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts.
At least 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 2 years in management.
Experience booking events, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and sourcing temporary help and equipment.
Ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup.

Nice To Haves

Catering management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events.
Develop and maintain the catering marketing plan, including comprehensive event-planning services for clients and detailed menu development.
Hire, train, and schedule catering staff.
Develop existing catering staff in in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures.
Ensure successful catering operations, including labor cost control, food cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of events.
Build client relationships and ensure catering offerings are of outstanding quality.