Catering & Event Director
About The Position
Restaurant Associates is hiring a Catering & Events Director to lead a sophisticated hospitality and events program for a premier financial services client in Westchester. The role oversees catering operations, event strategy, client partnerships, financial performance, and team development across a corporate environment. The director collaborates with culinary, conference services, workplace experience, and client stakeholders to deliver executive meetings, daily hospitality programs, large-scale special events, and receptions. The position combines operational leadership, relationship building, financial stewardship, and a commitment to exceptional service.
Requirements
- Experience leading catering, events, hospitality, conference services, or workplace experience operations.
- Experience managing high-profile client relationships in a corporate, hospitality, hotel, conference center, or premium dining environment.
- Demonstrated success overseeing multiple events while balancing operational, financial, and client priorities.
- Strong knowledge of event planning, catering logistics, hospitality standards, and service execution.
- Experience developing and leading high-performing teams.
- Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and cost control.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across culinary, operations, workplace experience, and client teams.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, Culinary Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Lead catering and event operations across the account, ensuring strong execution and client satisfaction.
- Partner with client stakeholders to provide strategic guidance and hospitality solutions supporting business objectives.
- Develop and oversee catering and event programs that enhance the workplace experience and address changing client needs.
- Work with culinary, conference services, and operations teams to develop menus and event experiences.
- Plan and execute events, from executive meetings and client functions to large receptions and special programs.
- Oversee event logistics, including staffing, setup, service delivery, transportation, breakdown, and post-event follow-up.
- Monitor financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, labor management, revenue opportunities, and cost controls.
- Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.
- Support talent acquisition, onboarding, scheduling, training, and succession planning.
- Review performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve service, operational efficiency, and profitability.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, safety practices, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with regional leadership on strategic initiatives, client retention, and business growth.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and 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
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
