Catering Manager - Corporate Dining (Jersey City, NJ)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Catering Manager - Corporate Dining (Jersey City, NJ)

Salary: $70K/ Yr. - $75K/ Yr.

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

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

As a Catering Manager, you will lead the day-to-day catering operations of a high-volume corporate dining catering program in Jersey City, NJ. Th is role will ensure seamless execution of events from planning through breakdown. This role combines hands-on event leadership with operational oversight, including training and directing staff, managing inventory and administrative processes, and delivering exceptional client service.

You will serve as a key partner to the Catering Director, providing daily operational support and backup coverage, while also collaborating cross-functionally with Workplace Experience teams and stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and brings a polished, client-facing presence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises/executes all catering events.
• Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities. 
• Works with the Chef in creating menus.
• Trains catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.
• Tracks and monitors the labor and food costs for each event.
• Communicates on various levels to include management, client, customer, and associate levels; maintains excellent client relationships.
• Assists in the responsibility for all foodservice-related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
• At least 5 years of catering management experience in a high-volume setting is required.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, fine dining, and/or related food service operations preferred.
• Catering experience is required.
• Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.
• ServSafe Certification.

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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:

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.

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Req ID: 1528545

Restaurant Associates

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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