Manager of Catering Jobs in Cambridge, MA

A Manager of Catering in the hospitality industry is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of catering events. Their roles include liaising with clients to understand their needs and preferences, designing menus, coordinating with chefs and other staff, ensuring the quality of food and service, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. They not only ensure everything runs smoothly on the day of the event, but also manage relationships with suppliers and vendors, and track and report on catering performance.

Important skills for a Catering Manager include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of food and beverage management. They should also have knowledge of basic accounting, customer service, and negotiation skills. Certifications in food service management or a related field, such as a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, or a Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) certification can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Manager of Catering, a person might have roles such as a Catering Coordinator, Event Planner, or a Sous Chef.

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Banquet Manager

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 hour 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 (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 15 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 (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Banquet Manager

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, 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....

North Hill Catering Coordinator

  • Needham, MA (9 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Needham, MA (9 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Catering Coordinator is responsible for performing activities related to the food venues. Job Specific Duties Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to...

Catering Lead Cook On-Call $25.00-$30.00/hr - Needham

  • Needham, MA (9 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Needham, MA (9 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 5 days ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking a Lead Catering Cook with experience in and passion for food. This is an On-Call catering cook position based on catering needs. Our close-knit school community...

Banquet Manager - Renaissance Patriot Place

  • Foxborough, MA (22 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Foxborough, MA (22 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago

and beverage management experience (hotel experience preferred) Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Reliable with the ability to multi-task T.I.P.S. and ServSafe certification (within...

Meeting and Events Coordinator

  • Andover, MA (18 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Andover, MA (18 miles from Cambridge, 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 (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, 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 (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, 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 (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, 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) 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 (2 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Belmont, MA (2 miles from Cambridge, 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 (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, 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 (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, 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...

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Salary for Manager of Catering Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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Highest Education Level

Manager of Caterings in Cambridge, 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 Manager of Caterings in Cambridge, 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%



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