Director of Catering Jobs in Louisiana

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 Supervisor

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 hours ago

Catering Supervisor Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Unspecified Region: South East Location: Fareham Salary Description: Competitive Posted: 09/06/2025 Recruiter: Compass Group Job Ref:...

Travel and Events Coordinator

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 21 hours ago

Works on projects in support of varying government contracts, including general project oversight to support the Project/Program Manager. Assist in the writing, updating, and submitting contract...

Assistant to the F&B and Catering Manager- Raising Cane's River Center

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 22 hours ago

The Raising Cane's River Center / ASM GLOBAL has an opening for an Assistant to the F&B and Catering Manager. This part-time position is in our Food and Beverage department. The position, located...

Banquet Captain - Raising Cane's River Center

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 22 hours ago

Banquet Captain DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage REPORTS TO: Director of Food & Beverage/F&B Manager FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt Summary Supervises and coordinates activities of banquet servers during...

Events Coordinator

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 days ago

Assists event clients in the planning and facilitation of festivals and programs that occur on city property.1. Assigns work to subordinates. 2. Assists visitors and telephone callers; works the...

Catering Manager

  • Gretna, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Gretna, LA
  • 8 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Night & Weekend Shifts Required At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a...

Director of Catering - New Orleans Convention Center

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 days ago

Job Listing: Director of Catering Sales At Sodexo Live!...

Catering Manager

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 10 days ago

LEGENDS Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and...

Catering Manager

  • Central, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Central, LA
  • 14 days ago

Bon Appetit Salary: 75,000-85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 11 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding...

Catering Lead

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 23 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 23 days ago

PANERA CAFE CATERING LEAD Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your...

Director of Catering

  • Central, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Central, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Director of Catering Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,896 current hospitality jobs what where Director of Catering The London...

School Catering Supervisor

  • Crowley, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Crowley, LA
  • 30+ days ago

School Catering Supervisor Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Unspecified Region: South East Location: Crawley Salary Description: Competitive Posted: 29/04/2025 Recruiter: Compass Group Job Ref:...

Director of Banquets

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 45+ days ago

The ability to work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, Executive Chef, and Director of Catering to design an effective menu and wine list while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair...

Catering Manager 3

  • Grambling, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Grambling, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Role Overview Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 3 for Grambling State University, located in Grambling, LA. The position is a hands on position that requires nights and weekends. Position also...

Meeting and Events Coordinator

  • Central, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Central, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a...

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Salary for Director of Catering Jobs in Louisiana

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Director of Caterings in Louisiana offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.1%
Master's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
12.1%
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 in Louisiana
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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