Catering Manager

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Catering Manager

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

Longwood Gardens is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee the successful planning and execution of catering and event services that support exceptional guest experiences. This role provides day-to-day leadership for event operations, ensuring that service standards, operational processes, and team performance align with Longwood Gardens' commitment to excellence.

The Catering Manager will work closely with culinary, operations, and event teams to coordinate logistics, support staff development, and ensure that every event is executed with professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Start Date Flexibility: We recognize that many hospitality leaders have existing events and seasonal commitments to see through during the busy holiday season. While we're actively interviewing now, we're happy to consider exceptional candidates who would be available to join our team in January 2027. We believe the right opportunity is worth waiting for.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise catering events from setup through completion.
• Coordinate event logistics, staffing requirements, equipment needs, and operational execution.
• Partner with culinary teams on menu planning and event preparation.
• Train and support team members on service standards, guest engagement, and event procedures.
• Monitor labor and food costs to support financial objectives.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and operational compliance.
• Build positive relationships with clients, guests, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Support scheduling, staffing coordination, and event documentation.
• Assist with inventory management and event-related resources as needed.
• Respond to operational challenges with flexibility and professionalism.
• Participate in other hospitality and event-related initiatives as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in catering, hospitality, foodservice, event management, or related guest service environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple priorities successfully.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Understanding of catering operations, event logistics, and hospitality service standards.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality control practices.
• Experience monitoring labor, food costs, budgets, or operational performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and scheduling or event management systems.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and special events as needed.
• ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Enthusiasm for delivering memorable guest experiences within a world-class destination.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

Req ID: 1589973

Restaurant Associates

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