Director of Catering

The Director of Catering will oversee all aspects of our catering program, including strategy, planning, execution, and customer relationship management. This role requires a strong leader with a background in catering in a multi-unit company; preferably in fast casual concept, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding service.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partners with executive team to develop market and grow catering by identifying and pursuing new leads
• Implements catering strategies to drive sales and profitability
• Monitor and analyze catering performance metrics to identify opportunities for growth
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, event planners, and vendors
• Involved with community engagement by representing the company at local events and networking functions to promote catering services
• Travel to restaurant locations and large-scale events as necessary to oversee catering operations, provide support, and ensure successful execution
• Manage the catering team, providing training, guidance, and support
• Collaborate with marketing to promote catering services through various channels
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations
• Handle budgeting and financial planning for the catering department

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in catering, event planning, or food service management (preferably in a fast casual concept)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in catering software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Passion for food and customer service

Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000 per year + Bonus

We create a warm, inviting, hip and contemporary setting where our guests enjoy fresh, healthy food and keep coming back for more. We craft a casual yet discerning menu with refined local ingredients and blend them into the tastiest dishes in a warm and vibrant atmosphere. Every day we make our focaccia dough in our scratch kitchens and bake it fresh in our open-hearth ovens – right before your eyes.  Our guests enjoy a healthy, delicious and affordable menu of gourmet sandwiches and farm fresh salads. What we do, we do extremely well and all with a smile!

Urbane Cafe is a family-owned and operated company run by founder Tom Holt. We are a fast-growing company with several locations throughout Southern California/Nevada and with more to come! 

So, come join our team and enjoy great food, great people and great fun!