Catering Manager - Corporate Dining (Jersey City, NJ)

Compass Group•Jersey City, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Restaurant Associates, a leader in dining and event catering, is seeking a Catering Manager for a high-volume corporate dining catering program in Jersey City, NJ. This role is responsible for the seamless execution of events from planning through breakdown, combining hands-on event leadership with operational oversight. The Catering Manager will train and direct staff, manage inventory and administrative processes, and deliver exceptional client service. This position serves as a key partner to the Catering Director, providing daily operational support and backup coverage, and collaborating with Workplace Experience teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and possesses a polished, client-facing presence.

Requirements

Proficient computer skills, including MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
At least 5 years of catering management experience in a high-volume setting is required.
Catering experience is required.
Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
Financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.
ServSafe Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, fine dining, and/or related food service operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises/executes all catering events.
Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities.
Works with the Chef in creating menus.
Trains catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.
Tracks and monitors the labor and food costs for each event.
Communicates on various levels to include management, client, customer, and associate levels; maintains excellent client relationships.
Assists in the responsibility for all foodservice-related activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.