Director of Catering Jobs in Arkansas

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 Lead

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 1 day ago

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

Banquet Captain - Full Time (Day Shift)

  • Hot Springs, AR
  • 2 days ago
  • Hot Springs, AR
  • 2 days ago

ServSafe certified. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job....

Director of Catering and Events

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 3 days ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 3 days ago

You'll oversee all catering sales and event execution, ensuring every experience reflects our brand, exceeds expectations, and drives revenue growth....

Banquet Manager

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 5 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 5 days ago

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Must have 2+ years of experience in Food and Beverage Management....

Catering Manager 3

  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 20 days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 20 days ago

Role Overview Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 3 at Arkansas State University, located in Jonesboro, AR. Our Catering Manager will oversee all catering operations on campus. The Catering...

Banquet Captain - Hilton - Harrisburg, PA

  • Hot Springs, AR
  • 23 days ago
  • Hot Springs, AR
  • 23 days ago

BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE PREPARATIONS, SERVICE STANDARDS, GUEST RELATIONS AND ETIQUETTE. KNOWLEDGE OF APPROPRIATE TABLE SETTINGS AND SERVICEWARE....

Banquet Captain

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 27 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 27 days ago

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Little Rock 424 West Markham St Little Rock, AR 72201 Hotel with 288 Rooms Managed By Waterford Hotel Group Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook...

PREMIUM CLUBS & CATERING SUPERVISOR - University of Arkansas

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 30+ days ago

Position Title: Premium Clubs & Catering Supervisor - University of Arkansas We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number...

Catering Supervisor (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 45+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time CATERING SUPERVISOR positions. Location : Mercy-Hlth Ft Smith - 7301 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Note: online applications accepted...

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Salary for Director of Catering Jobs in Arkansas

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Highest Education Level

Director of Caterings in Arkansas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.1%
Master's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
12.0%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.9%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.4%

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