Director of Catering Jobs in Danvers, MA

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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Banquet Manager

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 5 hours ago

Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service Sets a positive example for guest relations. Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels....

Sales and Catering Coordinator - Four Seasons Hotel Boston

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 19 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...

Banquet Supervisor

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for ensuring high-quality meeting room sets, service, food quality and presentation....

Banquet Manager

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Position requires a minimum of three years experience in Food & Beverage Management. Minimum one years experience in a Banquet Operations role....

Meeting and Events Coordinator

  • Andover, MA (12 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Andover, MA (12 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 7 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Catering Coordinator

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Company Description Join the team responsible for crafting a fresh landmark that emphasizes cultural appreciation among colleagues and the pursuit of greatness. At Raffles Boston, we recognize the...

Catering Manager

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Who We Are: We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 2,000 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry...

Catering and Events Coordinator - Hilton Boston Park Plaza

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 12 days ago

The Hilton Boston Park Plaza is searching for a Catering and Events Coordinator to help lead their team! This property is conveniently located downtown steps away from the Public Garden, Theater...

Meeting & Events Coordinator (Cambridge) Meeting & Events Coordinator (Cambridge)

  • Cambridge, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Meeting & Events Coordinator (Cambridge) CBRE 3.2 ( ) Cambridge, MA Why you should apply for a job to CBRE : 67% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by...

Catering Manager - Belmont Hill School

  • Belmont, MA (17 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Belmont, MA (17 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Salary: $65000 - $85000 / year Other Forms of Compensation: N/A Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300...

Scheduling & Events Coordinator

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 15 days ago

The New England Conservatory, an independent not-for-profit institution, is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools, educating and training musicians of all ages from around the...

Special Events Manager

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 15 days ago

American Ancestors 99-101 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02116 Date Posted: August 01, 2025 Region: Eastern Massachusetts Category: Development/Fundraising Type: Full-Time Special Events Manager...

Associate Events Coordinator

  • Bedford, MA (17 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Bedford, MA (17 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Associate Events Coordinator Location US-MA-New Bedford ID 2025-42612 Schedule Regular Part-Time Remote No Department SC-Brand Overview Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, w...

Catering Director - Bedford, MA

  • Bedford, MA (17 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Bedford, MA (17 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Eurest Location: Lexington/Bedford, MA Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 6am - 3pm (Flex Scheduling) Salary Range: $75000 - $83000 / year As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the...

Conference & Events Coordinator

  • Cambridge, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 28 days ago

Job Title Conference & Events Coordinator Job Description Summary The Event Coordinator plays a large role in creating a positive impression of the company through the event experience they...

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Salary for Director of Catering Jobs in Danvers, MA

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Highest Education Level

Director of Caterings in Danvers, MA 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 Danvers, MA
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%