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 commitment to our associates to prioritize their career path, safety, and success, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests.

Job Summary : 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 :

Why Join Us :

Apply to Culinaire today! Culinaire is a member of Compass Group USA. 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Culinaire maintains a drug-free workplace.