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Compass Group Canada

Director of Catering

Compass Group Canada, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175

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Position Title: Director of Catering Salary: $60,000 to $65,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Commission

Company Overview As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

Job Summary Are you a dynamic hospitality leader who thrives on creating exceptional guest experiences? We’re looking for an experienced Catering Director to lead our catering and events operations. In this role, you’ll oversee a talented team, build strong client relationships, and ensure every event we deliver exceeds expectations in both service and quality.

What You’ll Do

Coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events from start to finish

Develop and maintain a comprehensive catering marketing plan and provide full-service event planning for clients

Design and refine menus that reflect creativity, quality, and client preferences

Hire, train, schedule, and develop catering staff, ensuring high standards in service and presentation

Oversee all operational aspects of catering events including cost control, food preparation, transportation, setup, execution, and cleanup

Ensure flawless event execution that delights our guests and strengthens our client partnerships

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree

in Hospitality or Culinary Arts (preferred)

Minimum 5 years of experience

in the high volume catering/hospitality industry, with at least 2 years in a management role (preferably Catering Management)

Proven experience in menu development, pricing contracts, booking, and sourcing equipment and staff

Museum or similar environment

Strong ability to manage food preparation, service, and event logistics

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Flexibility to work event hours, including evenings and weekends

Local market knowledge and business network a plus

Why Join Us

Be part of a passionate, service-focused team

Opportunity to shape and elevate our catering program

Competitive compensation and benefits package

A culture that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance / AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Apply to Compass Group 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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