Catering Director Corporate Dining NYC
Overview
Lead the catering and events program for a premier financial trading firm in NYC. Set the standard for service excellence and elevate guest experiences across high-volume catering and special events. Cultivate a culture of accountability and genuine hospitality.
What You'll Do6
- 1Coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events
- 2Develop and maintain the catering marketing plan with comprehensive event planning services and detailed menu development
- 3Hire train schedule catering staff and develop in-service techniques menu presentation policies and procedures
- 4Ensure successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control food cost control preparation transportation setup operation and cleanup
- 5Supervise food preparation service and cleanup
- 6Become part of Restaurant Associates the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for prestigious museums performing arts centers and corporations
Requirements5
- 1Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts
- 2Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including 2 years in catering management
- 3Booking selecting and costing menu items pricing contracts and resourcing temporary help and equipment
- 4Ability to supervise food preparation service and cleanup
- 5Apply to Restaurant Associates today
Salary Insight
$90 - $100k per year
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