Catering Director

Role Overview
Catering Director

A premier Global Strategic Account is seeking an experienced Catering Director to lead a sophisticated, high‑touch corporate catering program in Rahway, NJ. This role oversees the full lifecycle of event strategy, planning, execution, and service excellence, ensuring every experience — from executive board meetings to large‑scale campus events — is delivered with precision, creativity, and world‑class hospitality.

The Catering Director will shape a modern, innovative catering program that reflects the expectations of a complex, high‑performance corporate environment. This leader partners closely with culinary, café, hospitality, and facilities teams to create cohesive, elevated food and service experiences across the campus.

This role sits within a dynamic, fast‑paced, high‑expectation corporate setting where hospitality is viewed as a strategic differentiator. The Catering Director will be a visible leader, shaping the guest experience for senior executives, global visitors, and large internal audiences. Success requires creativity, operational rigor, and a passion for delivering experiences that feel intentional, polished, and memorable.

• Lead event strategy — Shape a high‑touch catering program that delivers seamless, world‑class experiences for executive and large‑scale events.
• Oversee daily operations — Direct all catering logistics, staffing, service flow, and quality standards across multiple event types and spaces.
• Partner cross‑functionally — Collaborate with culinary, café, hospitality, and facilities teams to ensure cohesive, elevated food and service experiences.
• Drive service excellence — Maintain uncompromising standards for presentation, timing, guest experience, and brand alignment.
• Manage financial performance — Oversee budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and vendor relationships to support operational and financial goals.
• Innovate continuously — Introduce modern catering concepts, technology, and service enhancements that elevate the program year‑round.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate’s education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate’s specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

• Strategic hospitality leadership — Proven ability to lead high‑expectation corporate catering or hospitality programs with polish and precision.
• Client partnership strength — Skilled at building trust with senior stakeholders and translating needs into exceptional event solutions.
• Operational mastery — Deep experience managing complex event operations, logistics, staffing, and service execution.
• Creative event vision — Ability to design elevated, modern, and memorable event experiences that reflect a premium brand.
• Team development expertise — Track record of coaching, motivating, and developing diverse hospitality teams.
• Financial and analytical acumen — Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and performance measurement.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• Minimum Education Requirement – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
• Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years