CATERING DIRECTOR

Salary: $90000 - $95000 / year

What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.



 

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

As the Catering Director, you will lead the planning and execution of a diverse catering and events program while driving new business and revenue growth. You’ll manage events from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up, build strong client relationships, and lead teams to deliver exceptional service.

This is an ideal opportunity for an organized, hospitality-focused leader who enjoys being hands-on, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a passion for both event execution and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end execution of corporate, social, wedding, and private events.
• Develop detailed event timelines and run-of-show documents while coordinating staff, vendors, equipment, and logistics.
• Lead, schedule, train, and develop catering teams, including servers, bartenders, setup crews, and culinary staff.
• Manage client relationships from initial inquiry through event execution and post-event follow-up.
• Conduct site visits and pre-event meetings to ensure every detail is planned and executed successfully.
• Partner with culinary teams on menus, special requests, dietary needs, and quality standards.
• Develop creative marketing and business development strategies to increase catering revenue.
• Build partnerships, develop promotions, pursue local business opportunities, and identify upselling opportunities.
• Track leads, proposals, contracts, conversion rates, and revenue performance.
• Manage event budgets, pricing, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Resolve on-site challenges quickly and professionally while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, licensing, and company standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of catering, events, hospitality, or foodservice management experience.
• Proven experience managing events, teams, and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills with experience developing detailed event timelines and run-of-show plans.
• Demonstrated success in sales, marketing, business development, or revenue growth.
• Excellent client-facing communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong understanding of catering operations, food and beverage service, inventory, and vendor management.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-oriented in a fast-paced event environment.
• Flexible schedule with availability for evenings, weekends, and events as needed.
• Passion for hospitality, exceptional service, and creating memorable experiences.

Apply to Flik today!

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Flik Hospitality 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

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, or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 

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:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1528441

Flik Hospitality Group 

Kristan McIntosh 

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