Director of Catering

Director Of Catering

Culinaire provides upscale food and beverage management services to a diverse collection of national accounts including art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation 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.

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 :

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.