Director of Catering Jobs in New York

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

  • Rockville Centre, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Rockville Centre, NY
  • 8 days ago

Drive catering sales growth by identifying opportunities and building strong client relationships....

Banquet Manager

  • Queens Village, NY
  • moments ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • moments ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details were seeking a highly skilled banquet manager to spearhead the planning and execution of the events. The ideal candidate must be an expert at...

Marketing Events Coordinator

  • Horseheads, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Horseheads, NY
  • 1 day ago

Marketing Events Coordinator Bath Planet Southern Tier is one of the fastest growing brands in the acrylic bath remodeling industry. We are looking for quality people to join our winning team. Our...

Come join our team at the Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza as their next Assistant Director of Catering Sales!...

Catering Lead

  • Chazy, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Chazy, NY
  • 2 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...

Catering Lead - Albany Medical Center

  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 2 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...

Banquet Manager NF-03

  • West Point, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • West Point, NY
  • 2 days ago

This position is located at West Point Club. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and...

Catering Manager

  • Ossining, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Ossining, NY
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details We are hiring immediately for a CATERING MANAGER position. Location : IBM, 1101 Kitchawan Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Note: online...

Events Coordinator

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

Events Coordinator DailyPay Administration New York, USA Posted on Apr 28, 2025 The Role: We are seeking an Event Coordinator to join our team and play a vital role in the successful execution of...

Catering Coordinator

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

Flik Hospitality Group Salary: $22 / hour What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients...

Events Coordinator - SEASONAL

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

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details We are looking for a hospitality professional who has an excellent industry track record and thrives in a fast-paced environment. As Events...

Operations Coordinator for Catering Business

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Do what you love. Eat like you care. Bring people together. Create food that is authentic and honest. Food should make you feel good. Don't overcomplicate the process. It all starts with good...

Catering Coordinator

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Salary: $22 / hour What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how...

Events Coordinator

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

MoMath seeks an entrepreneurial individual focused on customer service and fundraising as an Events Coordinator to grow the Museum's events business. The Events Coordinator is the first point of...

of Catering & Sales to lead its growing team....

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Salary for Director of Catering Jobs in New York

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Highest Education Level

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