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Catering Director

Compass Group
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, New York, New York
345 Park Avenue South (Show on map)
Jan 08, 2025
Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Catering Director

Pay 13

Reports To: General Manager

Salary: $85,000 - $90,000

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

Gain admission to one of New York City's most flexible, cutting-edge event spaces. 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.

Working as the Catering Director for R/A, you will have full responsibility for the quality and success of catered events at designated corporate accounts.

This position offers a primarily Monday through Friday schedule (some 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
* Able to support cafe operations when needed

Preferred Qualifications:

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including some supervisory or management
* Catering experience
* Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, EMS and Spoonfed experience preferred
* Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
* Outstanding business etiquette and client relations

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)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1386210

Restaurant Associates

Leah Curry

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