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Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work,This is R/A !\nJob Summary\nAs the Catering & Events Director, you will lead a sophisticated hospitality and events program for a premier financial services client in Westchester. This highly visible role oversees catering operations, event strategy, client partnerships, financial performance, and team development across a dynamic corporate environment.\nYou will collaborate closely with culinary, conference services, workplace experience, and client stakeholders to create seamless experiences ranging from executive meetings and day-to-day hospitality programs to large-scale special events and receptions. Success in this role comes from balancing operational excellence, relationship building, financial stewardship, and a commitment to exceptional service.\nThis is an opportunity to shape the hospitality experience for one of the organization's most prestigious client partnerships while leading a talented team and driving continued growth.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead all catering and event operations across the account, ensuring exceptional execution and client satisfaction.\nServe as a trusted partner to client stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and hospitality solutions that support business objectives.\nDevelop and oversee catering and event programs that enhance the workplace experience and support evolving client needs.\nPartner with culinary, conference services, and operations teams to create innovative menus and memorable event experiences.\nManage the planning and execution of events ranging from executive meetings and client functions to large-scale receptions and special programs.\nOversee event logistics including staffing, setup, service delivery, transportation, breakdown, and post-event follow-up.\nMonitor financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, revenue opportunities, and cost controls.\nLead, coach, and develop catering and event team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.\nSupport talent acquisition, onboarding, scheduling, training, and succession planning efforts.\nReview business performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and profitability.\nEnsure compliance with company standards, safety practices, and operational procedures.\nCollaborate with regional leadership on strategic initiatives, client retention efforts, and business growth opportunities.\nWhat We're Looking For\nExperience leading catering, events, hospitality, conference services, or workplace experience operations.\nExperience managing high-profile client relationships within a corporate, hospitality, hotel, conference center, or premium dining environment.\nDemonstrated success overseeing multiple events while balancing operational, financial, and client priorities.\nStrong knowledge of event planning, catering logistics, hospitality standards, and service execution.\nExperience developing and leading high-performing teams.\nFinancial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and cost control.\nAbility to build collaborative relationships across culinary, operations, workplace experience, and client teams.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nExcellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.\nBachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, Culinary Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.\nApply to Restaurant Associates today!\nRestaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA\nClick here to Learn More about the Compass Story\nCompass 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.\nQualified 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.\nCertain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. 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