Director of Catering 1

Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong relationships? At Parkhurst Dining, a brand of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, we’ve been creating smiles since 1949—one guest, one meal, and one team member at a time. Now we’re searching for a Director of Catering to join our team!

Eat'n Park Hospitality Group represents a diverse family of brands that span 14 states across more than 150 locations and with nearly 10,000 team members. We are a family-owned and operated company with deep roots that inspire our future. Our enduring commitment to our Core Values and our shared purpose, “to Create a Smile,” guide and fuel our growth as a group and as individuals.

The Director of Catering 1 is responsible for all catered functions from origination to execution in a department where the annual managed volume is above $400K annually or the unit is confirmed as high complexity. The Director of Catering 1 is the top catering lead for a unit and is responsible for handling complex planning, revenue growth, and culinary partnership for catering across the entire unit. This role develops catering systems conducive to growth, innovation, and excellence in customer service and has the ability to to use high levels of creativity in event planning and execution. The Director of Catering 1 works on a consistent basis with sales personnel to generate new business and plans menus in accordance with customer expectations and budget. This individual coordinated the smooth execution of all catered events by serving as the principal contact, manager, and cost control and collection agent. The Director of Catering 1 is responsible for department cash handling and verification of all sales and proper reporting for all interested parties and is also responsible for handling customer complaints and rectifying problem situations.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

As a Director of Catering 1 , you’ll be part of our enduring legacy and exciting growth. Here’s what you can expect :

• Create A Smile : Ensure every catered event exceeds client and guest expectations with high-quality service and presentation.
• Join A Caring Team : Lead and support a skilled catering team in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Bring Your Energy : Oversee all aspects of catering operations, from planning and execution to budgeting and client engagement.
• Connect With Heart : Build meaningful relationships with clients, guests, and team members while fostering trust, satisfaction, and memorable experiences.
• Reach Your Goals : Grow professionally through leadership of complex events, innovation in catering, and team development opportunities.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

We’re searching for team members who welcome new challenges and care deeply about people. Every team member across the company plays a role in bringing our Core Values to life every day. In addition to aligning to our values, you’ll be successful here with these skills and qualifications :

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

We believe our team members deserve the same hospitality we give our guests. Wherever you are on your journey, we offer rewards and resources to highlight the important moments, both at work and at home.

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Eat’n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.