Director of Catering Jobs in Lees Summit, MO

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 Director

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Coordinate the catering schedule with the catering team Boost catering sales through local business outreach Meet and exceed catering sales goals on a monthly basis Prepare and fulfill...

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Banquet Manager

  • InterContinental Kansas City At The Plaza
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette. Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware....

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Catering Coordinator

  • Hy-Vee
  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 13 days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 13 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

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Director of Banquets

  • Loews Hotels
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 22 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 22 days ago

Loews Hotels & Co has ventured into Kansas City, MO with the new Loews Kansas City Hotel. The 800-room hotel features 60,000 square feet of meeting & function space, with a sky bridge connecting...

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Banquet Captain

  • FRENCH LICK RESORT
  • Shawnee, KS (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 22 days ago
  • Shawnee, KS (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 22 days ago

Banquet Captain | Milburn Golf and Country Club Milburn Golf and Country Club is hiring a Banquet Captain to lead the execution of private events and club functions at our member-owned facility in...

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Firm Events Coordinator

  • Polsinelli
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 27 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 27 days ago

Firm Events Coordinator Polsinelli - 4.0 Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Qualifications Microsoft Outlook Event coordination Word processing Event planning Zoom Process...

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Events Coordinator

  • Cathedral Of The Immaculate Conception Catholic Ch
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 45+ days ago

Events Coordinator: Cathedral of Immaculate Conception This position will report to the office manager and coordinate and plan events. The position is part-time, averaging 20 to 25 hours a week....

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Catering Coordinator

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 90+ days ago

Ideally, we would like our Catering Coordinator to work these four days: Wed 6:30am - 2:00pm Thurs 10:00am - 2:00pm Fri either 7am-2pm -or- 2pm-7pm (or both if you would like) Sat either 7am-2pm...

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Demographic Data for Lees Summit, MO

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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...
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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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Salary for Director of Catering Jobs in Lees Summit, MO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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