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CATERING DIRECTOR - Cure

Compass Group

New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jan 2024

💰 $90,000/yr($80,000/yr – $90,000/yr)

About the role

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

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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 in 2021, This is R/A !

Job Summary

Working as a Catering Director for R/A, you will have full responsibility for the quality and success of catered events at the Conference Center at Cure. Residents and members of Cure enjoy preferred access to the building's three distinct event spaces, each outfitted with state-of-the-art technology and supported by its on-site team. Located in close proximity to Grand Central and Penn Station, Cure is a perfect place to meet with out-of-town clients or guests interested in exploring the area's vibrant restaurant and bar scene.

This position offers a primarily Monday through Friday schedule (occasional nights and/or weekends), a luxury client space, and a dynamic team of hospitality focused individuals that share a common goal of creating outstanding experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events
• Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
• Hires, trains, and schedules a small catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
• Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related degree, preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including some supervisory or management
• Catering experience
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Outstanding business etiquette and client relations

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.