Junior Catering Manager- Corporate Dining (NYC)

 

Salary: $68K/Yr. - $73K/ Yr.

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

  The Junior Catering Manager supports the daily execution of corporate catering and executive dining services within a fast‑paced Business & Industry environment in NYC. This role assists the Senior Catering Manager with coordinating events, supervising service staff, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering a high level of hospitality for internal clients and guests. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, service‑driven, and experienced in corporate catering or upscale hospitality operations.   Required work schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; evenings and occasional extended hours as required by business needs

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Event Execution & Operations

• Oversee day‑to‑day catering operations, including breakfast, lunch, receptions, and executive dining events
• Ensure accurate setup, presentation, service, and breakdown of catering functions in accordance with banquet event orders (BEOs)
• Act as the on‑site lead for events in the absence of the Senior Catering Manager
• Maintain consistent service standards and professional presentation for all catering functions

Client & Guest Service

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal clients and executive assistants during events
• Address guest needs and resolve service issues promptly and professionally
• Ensure VIP and executive‑level service standards are consistently met

Team Leadership

• Supervise catering service staff, including servers, bartenders, and event attendants
• Assist with staff training on service standards, hospitality etiquette, and operational procedures
• Support daily staff scheduling and labor coordination

Event Coordination

• Review banquet event orders (BEOs) and communicate event details to culinary and service teams
• Coordinate food service timing, room setups, and equipment needs
• Ensure event spaces are properly staged and reset for future functions

Administrative & Operational Support

• Assist with inventory management of catering supplies, linens, service ware, and beverages
• Support billing, event reconciliation, and operational reporting as needed
• Maintain compliance with company safety, sanitation, and operational policies

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in catering, banquet, restaurant, or hospitality operations
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to supervise and support service staff effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in corporate dining, hotel banquets, or high‑volume catering environments
• Proficiency with hospitality or catering management systems

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