Catering Director

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Shift: Monday
- Friday 6 AM-3 PM | hours will vary depending on business needs and events

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

ESFM

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Shift: Monday
- Friday 6 AM-3 PM | hours will vary depending on business needs and events

Other Forms of Compensation: Potential Bonus

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

We are seeking a highly organized, hospitality-focused Catering Director to lead a premier catering program supporting two campus café locations. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional catering experiences, with a strong emphasis on executive-level and C-suite events, while partnering closely with culinary and operations teams to ensure flawless execution. The Catering Director will collaborate with the Executive Chef and Chef Manager to plan and execute high-quality catering events and will report directly to the Food & Beverage Director.

When catering activity is light, this position will support the daily operations of the campus cafés.

• Manage the complete catering process from initial inquiry through event execution, invoicing, and billing.
• Consult with customers to develop menus, coordinate event logistics, and accommodate special requests and dietary needs.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and Chef Manager to ensure exceptional food quality and seamless event execution.
• Oversee catering setup, presentation, and service standards, with a focus on executive and C-suite events.
• Develop innovative catering menus and seasonal offerings to enhance the guest experience.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and personalized service.
• Support café operations as needed to ensure overall operational success.

• Experience in catering, hospitality, or food service management.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Creative mindset with a passion for menu development and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.

This position is ideal for a hospitality professional who enjoys building relationships, creating exceptional events, and delivering white-glove service from the first conversation through the successful completion of every catering experience.

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

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…