Director of Catering

Compass Group•New York, NY

58d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !Job SummaryWe’re looking for talented individuals to join our team at Restaurant Associates at JPMC 270 Park; featuring vibrant food halls, bustling cafes, curated retail experiences, and world-class catering. Elevate your career as part of a dynamic team that delivers top-tier service and innovative culinary experiences. As a Catering Director, you will be responsible for ensuring that catering operations meet required standards and financial goals. This position requires Monday through Friday availability, starting at 5:30am.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Strong knowledge of food and industry trends
Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing catering events in a high volume, luxury F&B environment
Superior communication and problem-solving/strategizing skills
Excellent computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification, recommended

Responsibilities

Develops and implements catering service standards and standards of operation for the department.
Identifies client/guest needs and interacts in a positive, proactive manner
Responsible for ensuring that customer complaints are appropriately handles and rectified
Manages daily catered functions
Oversees the maintenance of adequate equipment, product, and decoration inventories.
Plans menus, layout, decor, and booking entertainment (when appropriate) for catered events.
Operates within the budget.
Manages a team- hires, trains, coaches, counsels and provides progressive discipline, as needed.
Collaborates and supports Director of Catering Services and Executive Chef in planning events
Maintains accurate tracking and billing systems for catered events
Disseminates information to all concerned department heads and staff members through preparation and distribution of detailed function sheets at regularly scheduled intervals
Oversees sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils within work area
Other duties as assigned