Catering Lead - Corporate Dining
About The Position
Join a team where hospitality, leadership, and REAL Food come together. As a Catering Lead with Thomas Cuisine, you'll oversee the day-to-day execution of catering events while helping bring memorable experiences to life through scratch-made food, genuine service, and thoughtful attention to detail. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll coordinate catering orders from planning through delivery, support and guide team members, and ensure every event reflects our commitment to quality, hospitality, and operational excellence. If you're energized by creating exceptional guest experiences and believe great food builds enduring relationships, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Previous catering, hospitality, food service, or event experience; lead or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently, lead by example, and support team success.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and carry event supplies, and support catering setup and delivery activities.
- Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with CaterTrax, catering software, or comparable technology preferred.
- ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handler Card preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily catering operations, ensuring events are prepared, presented, and executed accurately and on time.
- Coordinate catering orders, event logistics, and client communication using CaterTrax and other operational tools.
- Support food preparation, setup, delivery, service, and event breakdown while maintaining high standards of presentation and hospitality.
- Guide and support catering team members, providing direction during event execution and daily operations.
- Monitor food quality, service standards, sanitation, and food safety compliance.
- Build positive relationships with clients, guests, and teammates while delivering exceptional customer service.
- Assist with inventory, equipment organization, and maintaining catering readiness.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Baby Bonding Leave
- Paid Elder Care Leave
- Paid Time Off (Accrued)
- Holiday Premium Pay
- 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
- Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
- Voluntary HSA with Company Match
- Voluntary FSA
- Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
- Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D
- A supportive, collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
