Restaurant Associates Position Title: Catering Director Pay 13 Reports To: General Manager Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work in 2021, This is R/A ! Job SummaryGain admission to one of New York City's most flexible, cutting-edge event spaces. Residents and members of Cure enjoy preferred access to the building's three distinct event spaces, each outfitted with state-of-the-art technology and supported by its on-site team. Located in close proximity to Grand Central and Penn Station, Cure is a perfect place to meet with out-of-town clients or guests interested in exploring the area's vibrant restaurant and bar scene.Working as the Catering Director for R/A, you will have full responsibility for the quality and success of catered events at designated corporate accounts.This position offers a primarily Monday through Friday schedule (some nights and/or weekends), a luxury client space, and a dynamic team of hospitality focused individuals that share a common goal of creating outstanding experiences.Key Responsibilities:
Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events
Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
Hires, trains, and schedules a small catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events
Able to support cafe operations when needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including some supervisory or management
Catering experience
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, EMS and Spoonfed experience preferred
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Outstanding business etiquette and client relations
Associates at Restaurant Associates 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)
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
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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.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023WageTransparencyRA.pdf) for paid time off benefits information. Req ID: 1386210 Restaurant Associates Leah Curry [[reqclassification]]