Director of Catering Jobs in Wisconsin

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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Banquets Manager

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 hours ago

sales and culinary teams, and overseeing catering equipment maintenance and inventory....

Banquet Captain

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 hours ago

Aye aye, Captain, you know your stuff! Assist, supervise, and train staff in the maintenance and coordination of banquet rooms, including the enforcement of policies. An ideal candidate will be...

Catering Manager

  • Fitchburg, WI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Fitchburg, WI
  • 10 hours 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...

CATERING SUPERVISOR- Camp Randall Stadium & Kohl Center Arena

  • Madison, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 day ago

Position Title: CATERING SUPERVISOR- CAMP RANDALL STADIUM & KOHL CENTER ARENA Pay Range : $17 to $20 From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies,...

Meeting & Events Coordinator, Kohler Hospitality - (req68179)

  • Kohler, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Kohler, WI
  • 1 day ago

Meeting & Events Coordinator, Kohler Hospitality KOHLER, WI, United States req68179 Posted on: 8/18/2025 Meeting & Events Coordinator, Kohler Hospitality Work Mode: Onsite Location:Kohler, WI...

Catering Lead

  • Brookfield, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 1 day ago

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

Meeting & Events Coordinator, Kohler Hospitality

  • Kohler, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Kohler, WI
  • 2 days ago

Meeting & Events Coordinator, Kohler Hospitality Work Mode: Onsite Location: Kohler, WI Opportunity Coordinate all weddings, social events, social day meetings and select designated corporate...

Manager of Catering Sales

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 5 days ago

Director, Catering Sales/General Manager/Assistant General Manager (Select One) Position Type: Individual Contributor Number of Salaried Reports: 0 Revenue Responsibility: $300,000+ WHO ARE WE SSA Group...

Sales & Catering Coordinator

  • Baraboo, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Baraboo, WI
  • 6 days ago

Pay: $20.00 per hour At Great Wolf the Sales and Catering Coordinator provides support to clients and Lodge sales teams to enable successful achievement of revenue, quality and repeat business...

Catering Manager 3

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 7 days ago

Returning Users Log Back In Role Overview Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 3 for Milwaukee School of Engineering located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As the Catering Manager, you will drive a high...

Banquet Captain - $27/hr

  • Egg Harbor, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Egg Harbor, WI
  • 10 days ago

BANQUET CAPTAIN As a Banquet Captain, you'll play a key role in delivering smooth, successful events for our guests. This position involves overseeing banquet staff, coordinating with other...

Catering Manager

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 12 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 12 days ago

Location: UWGB CATERING We are hiring immediately for a CATERING MANAGER position. Address: Chartwells Universtiy Union - Green Bay, WI 54311. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule:...

Catering Manager

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 14 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 14 days ago

Location: UWGB CATERING We are hiring immediately for a CATERING MANAGER position. Address : Chartwells Universtiy Union - Green Bay, WI 54311. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Banquet Manager

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 17 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 17 days ago

Maintains warm, hospitable guest relations in all guest contact. 5. Maintains accurate banquet and function records including banquet checks. 6....

Banquet Captain

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 17 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 17 days ago

Banquet Captain | Part-Time | MARCUS Performing Arts Center Location US-WI-Milwaukee Job ID 2025-24970 Location Name MARCUS Performing Arts Center Category Catering / Banquet / Event Sales Type...

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Salary for Director of Catering Jobs in Wisconsin

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Highest Education Level

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