Director of Conference Catering

 

Position Title: Director of Conference Catering 

Pay 14 

Reports To: Director of Catering Services

Salary: $110,000 - $115,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits 

 

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 Summary

Working as a Director of Conference Catering, you will lead one of Manhattan’s most dynamic catering and delivery operations at a premier corporate campus. This position requires experience with multi-location programming with precise logistics, high touch hospitality, and seamless service execution.

The role demands a leader who can provide a white glove experience at every interaction while mastering operational details. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

· Coordinates and oversees a variety of customized catering services for on floor catering events and on floor service operations

· Leads daily catering delivery operations and on-site catering functions — including labor management, food preparation, transport, setup, guest service, and post-event breakdown.

· Oversee staffing, scheduling, and real-time issue resolution during peak periods

· Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures

· Develops and maintains detailed SOPs for service delivery, guest experience, and event execution

· Partners with the Event Planners on menu offerings based on client feedback and market trends

· Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key

· Collaborate with culinary and service leaders to drive quality and consistency

· Represent the spirit of hospitality through precision, polish, and professionalism

 

Preferred Qualifications:

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 3 years in management (preferably in high-volume, luxury catering, banquet, or room service operations)

· Expertise in service delivery, logistics, and event execution across multi-floor or complex environments

· Experience in menu selection and costing, contract pricing, and sourcing temporary staff and equipment to support high-quality event execution

· Proven ability to lead solution-oriented teams and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments

· Strong background in staff management, team building, and labor cost management

· Ability to supervise food preparation, service execution, and post-event breakdown with a focus on operational excellence and guest experience

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• 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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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