Catering Manager- Corporate Dining; NY

Job Summary

As the Catering Manager for a premier, high‑volume corporate dining account in New York, you will lead all aspects of the catering operation, ensuring the delivery of exceptional service and flawless event execution. You will oversee the Catering Department, including training and developing associates, managing event logistics, directing temporary staff, and maintaining the highest standards of service excellence. Your focus will be on client satisfaction, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Supervises all catering events.
• Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility‑related activities.
• Works with the chef in creating menus.
• Trains catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.
• Tracks and monitors the labor and food cost for each event.
• Communicates on various levels to include management, client, customer, and associate levels; maintains excellent client relationships.
• Assists in the responsibility for all food service‑related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 3 years of high‑volume catering management experience required.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, and/or related food service operations preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Dedicated to maintaining a culture of excellence.
• Maintains meticulous attention to quality, accuracy, and execution.
• Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food‑cost controls, and presentation.
• Financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
• Serv Safe Certification.
• Background screening may be required per Florida Level 2 for certain positions.

• 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

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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. We 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.