Director of Catering Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago

The pay range for this position is $21 - $23 / hour. Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80 organizations and...

Banquet Captain - Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 hours ago

Overview Why We Need Your Talents: This lead role is responsible for overseeing the set-up and clean-up of food and beverage during banquet functions in the operations continuing effort to deliver...

Senior Manager of Catering Sales

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago

Director, Catering Sales/General Manager/Assistant General Manager Position Type: Team Leader Number of Salaried Reports: 1-4 Revenue Responsibility: $500,000+ WHO ARE WE SSA Group works with zoos,...

Catering Director - Hiring Now

  • Moon Township, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Moon Township, PA
  • 1 day ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Client, Customer and Guest Relations: Oversees all catered events throughout the day to assess service and customer satisfaction levels....

Catering Lead

  • Spring Mills, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Spring Mills, PA
  • 1 day ago

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

Banquet Captain

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago

About Us At the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, we don't just offer exceptional hospitality - we offer exceptional careers. Located in the heart of the city, just steps from Acrisure Stadium and...

Director of Catering and Events - The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

The The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel is seeking a dynamic Director of Catering & Events to lead our catering and event operations....

Catering Manager - Marywood University

  • Scranton, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 6 days ago

Gourmet At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at...

Banquet Captain - Hilton - Harrisburg, PA

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 7 days ago

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

General Manager of Catering

  • Malvern, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Malvern, PA
  • 7 days ago

Salary: Other Forms of Compensation: 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...

Catering Manager - Marywood University

  • Scranton, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 7 days ago

At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270...

Director of Catering

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Director, Catering is responsible for driving catering sales and ensuring the seamless execution of events....

Catering Manager - Asda

  • PA
  • 9 days ago
  • PA
  • 9 days ago

Catering Manager - Asda Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Unspecified Region: South West Location: Cheltenham Salary Description: Competitive Posted: 04/08/2025 Recruiter: Compass Group Job Ref:...

CATERING COORDINATOR (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) - Now Hiring

  • Chadds Ford, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Chadds Ford, PA
  • 11 days ago

We have an opening for full time and part time CATERING COORDINATOR positions. Location: Longwood Gardens - 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 Note: online applications accepted only....

Events Coordinator

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 12 days ago

The Events Coordinator will be an integral part of the Recruitment & External Relations (RER) team at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. The RER team is responsible for student...

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Salary for Director of Catering Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

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