Senior Catering Manager

 

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

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

As a Senior Catering Manager at JPMC Global Headquarters, you play a critical role in delivering high‑volume, high‑end events, including premium plated dinners. This position oversees all aspects of event execution—communication, planning, logistics, setup, service, breakdown, and accurate invoicing.

 

This is a Monday–Friday role with required evening availability. Shift times vary based on business needs and typically fall between 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all catering events from planning through execution.
• Coordinate event logistics while ensuring adherence to brand standards and operational excellence.
• Partner closely with management to align on food, staffing, and facility requirements.
• Hire, train, and develop associates in service techniques and event standards.
• Support cost control initiatives and operational efficiency in alignment with client and company budgets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of food service experience, including 1 year in a leadership role.
• Prior catering experience required.
• EMS experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends, including quality, production, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and general computer skills.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

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

 

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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 associa