Director of Catering - Corporate Dining

 

Salary: $90,000 - $98,000

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 in 2021, This is R/A !

Job Summary

Working as the Director of Catering at The New York Times Building, you will be responsible for the successful catering operations of a corporate dining account. This position oversees all day-to-day events and is responsible for generating new business for the department. Sales and marketing experience in this role would be beneficial!

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have experience as a people leader and embody our culture of CARE, have proficiency in various catering programs (CaterTrax, Tripleseat, Infor, etc.) and be an expert at hospitality, ensuring the highest client and consumer satisfaction at every encounter.

This position offers a primarily Monday through Friday schedule (occasional nights and/or weekends required), a competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to work with 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
• Works directly with senior executives to plan, coordinate and execute company functions
• 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 
• High Hospitality IQ
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including 2 years of supervisory or management 
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Outstanding business etiquette and client relations

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health