Restaurant Associates **Salary: $145,000 - $155,000** **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** The Senior Director of Catering Services will lead all on-site catering operations for a high-profile corporate client. This role is ideal for a seasoned hospitality executive with VP-level experience, ready to bring strategic leadership and operational excellence to a luxury, high-volume environment. The position oversees a team of 4 managers and 25+ catering attendants, managing over $15M in annual volume. **Key Responsibilities** + Lead all catering operations, ensuring exceptional service and client satisfaction. + Manage and develop salaried and hourly team members, including hiring, training, and performance management. + Oversee catering financials: budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. + Collaborate with client stakeholders to align services with business goals. + Drive innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery. + Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards. **Qualifications** + VP-level experience in catering or hospitality operations. + Proven success managing $15M+ in annual catering volume. + Minimum 6 years in high-volume, luxury catering or F&B environments. + Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted. + ServSafe certification (preferred). + Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills. + Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and operational systems. **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 **Apply to Restaurant Associates today!** _Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA_ Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/) **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.** **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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_RA.pdf) for paid time off benefits information. **Req ID:** 1476902 Restaurant Associates Leah Curry [[req_classification]]