Director of Catering

Culinaire

Position Title: Director of Catering

Salary: $95,000 to $110,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Commission

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as our top priority, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests.

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Job Summary

Are you a dynamic hospitality leader who thrives on creating exceptional guest experiences? We're looking for an experienced Director of Catering to lead our catering and events operations. In this role, you'll oversee a talented team, build strong client relationships, and ensure every event we deliver exceeds expectations in both service and quality. This position is located at a prestigious Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events from start to finish

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive catering marketing plan and provide full-service event planning for clients

• Design and refine menus that reflect creativity, quality, and client preferences

• Hire, train, schedule, and develop catering staff, ensuring high standards in service and presentation

• Oversee all operational aspects of catering events including cost control, food preparation, transportation, setup, execution, and cleanup

• Ensure flawless event execution that delights our guests and strengthens our client partnerships

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts (preferred)

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the high volume catering/hospitality industry, with at least 2 years in a management role (preferably Catering Management)

• Proven experience in menu development, pricing contracts, booking, and sourcing equipment and staff

• Museum or similiar enviornment

• Strong ability to manage food preparation, service, and event logistics

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Flexibility to work event hours, including evenings and weekends

• Local market knowledge and business network a plus

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a passionate, service-focused team

• Opportunity to shape and elevate our catering program

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• A culture that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence

Apply to Culinaire today

Culinaire is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Culinaire maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Culinaire are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Personal Leave