Director of Catering Jobs

A Director of Catering in the hospitality industry oversees all aspects of a catering operation, including planning, coordinating, and executing events of various sizes and themes. They are responsible for managing staff, budgeting, ensuring customer satisfaction, and liaising with vendors and venue management. Additionally, they may also have to design menus, negotiate contracts, and develop marketing strategies to promote the business. A significant part of their role also involves building and maintaining relationships with clients. They must ensure that the service delivered is of the highest standard and meets the specific requirements of each client.

For this role, an individual must possess excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, along with a strong understanding of food and beverage management. They should be adept at problem-solving, have an eye for detail and be able to work under pressure. Knowledge of safety and health regulations is also essential. A degree in hospitality management, certifications from professional catering associations, and familiarity with catering software are usually preferred. Prior to becoming a Director of Catering, an individual may have roles such as Catering Manager, Event Planner, or Food and Beverage Manager, providing them with necessary industry experience.

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Catering Manager 3

  • Sodexo
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview: Join a great team where students are at the heart of everything we do! Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking an experienced Catering Manager 3 to lead and grow catering operations for...

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Catering Manager 2

  • Sodexo
  • Moorhead, MN
  • 17 days ago
  • Moorhead, MN
  • 17 days ago

Role Overview: Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 for Minnesota State University Moorehead located in Moorehead, Minnesota. As the Catering Manager, you will drive an innovative catering...

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Director Of Catering

  • Park Lane
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Overview: The Director Of Catering Sales is responsible for soliciting new catering accounts, entertaining and sustaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and/or exceed revenue goals....

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Catering Supervisor starting at $18.00

  • Six Flags Darien Lake
  • Corfu, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • Corfu, NY
  • 18 days ago

Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Supervise and lead catering team members during events and group functions Ensure timely setup, service, and breakdown of catering events Maintain food quality...

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Catering Coordinator

  • Corporate-Chefs
  • Portland, ME
  • 14 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 14 days ago

Catering Coordinator Job Reference Number: 38024 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Corporate-Chefs Location: Portland, Maine (US-ME) The Role at a glance: We are...

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Catering Lead

  • Panera Bread
  • Niceville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Niceville, FL
  • 2 days ago

Maintain Paneras exceptional standards for craveable food quality. Build excitement and interest in Paneras products and services....

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Catering Manager

  • Elior-Collegiate-Dining
  • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
  • 18 days ago
  • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
  • 18 days ago

Catering Manager Job Reference Number: 39005 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Education Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining Location: Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan (US-MI) The Role at a...

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Catering Manager

  • Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company
  • Hershey, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 2 days ago

This position is responsible for sales, planning, and execution of banquet catering events for the Hershey Country Club....

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Catering Manager

  • Constellation
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Catering Manager Job Reference Number: 38623 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Constellation Location: New York, New York (US-NY) The Role at a glance: We are...

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Seasonal Senior Banquet Manager

  • Compass Group
  • Highland Park, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Highland Park, IL
  • 2 hours ago

management experience is required Comprehensive food and wine knowledge....

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Catering Operations Manager

  • Compass Group
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago

Salary: $85,000 - $91,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who...

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Catering Manager - Intuit Dome

  • Compass Group
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 2 hours ago

sales and culinary teams, and overseeing catering equipment maintenance and inventory....

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Catering Supervisor

  • Nelson, BC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nelson, BC
  • 6 hours ago

Passionate about food service and team leadership? Apply now for a Catering Supervisor role and ensure our crews meals are delivered safely and efficiently! This full-time, temporary position...

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Director of Banquets

  • Four Seasons
  • Lanai City, HI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lanai City, HI
  • 9 hours ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

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Director of Catering & Conference Services

  • Four Seasons
  • Lanai City, HI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lanai City, HI
  • 9 hours ago

DIRECTOR OF CATERING & CONFERENCE SERVICES The Four Seasons Resort s Lanai is looking for a Director of Catering & Conference Services who share s a passion for excellence a nd who infuse s enthusiasm...

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Director of Catering Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Food Costing for the Restaurant and Catering Industry
Controlling costs in catering is an essential skill to ensure a kitchen runs profitably. On this two-week course, youll learn the fundamentals of cost management in restaurants and catering...
Boardroom Foundations: What Every Future Board Director Should Know
Step into the boardroom and discover the fundamentals of governance, leadership, and effective decision-making. Across five weeks, youll explore the role of governance in organisational settings,...
HACCP Fundamentals for Catering and Manufacturing
Hazard analysis critical control points (HACCP) is an important part of food safety management. It is a globally recognized, systematic, and science-based approach to food safety that addresses...

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Highest Education Level

Director of Caterings offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.2%
Master's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
11.9%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.9%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Caterings
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%