Catering Manager

Position Title: Catering Manager  

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

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,

Job Summary

Restaurant Associates is looking for an organized and service‑focused Catering Manager to support hospitality operations across the prestigious World Bank campus in Washington, D.C. This position plays an important role within a fast‑paced, multicultural environment where you’ll help deliver exceptional hospitality experiences for an international client community.

This role offers variety, from daily service needs to executive meetings and larger‑scale catered events. Your past experience in union environments and any additional language skills will be helpful as you interact with a diverse global audience. You’ll have opportunities to collaborate, be creative, and grow within a highly visible setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and execution of catering events across a multi‑building, high‑end corporate setting.
• Oversee day‑to‑day event logistics, ensuring setups, service, and breakdowns reflect RA standards and client expectations.
• Partner with culinary leadership on menu planning and presentation details.
• Coach and guide catering associates, focusing on service excellence and consistency.
• Provide direction to temporary and on‑call staff to maintain smooth event operations.
• Monitor event‑level labor and food costs and support cost‑management efforts.
• Foster strong communication with clients and cross‑functional teams to support high‑quality service delivery.
• Contribute to overall foodservice operations and support additional tasks as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in hospitality or foodservice, ideally with exposure to catering operations or event coordination.
• Leadership or supervisory experience—formally or informally guiding teams toward shared goals.
• Understanding of foodservice standards including presentation, sanitation, production flow, and cost awareness.
• Comfortable navigating digital tools such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other operational systems.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues, and cross‑functional partners.
• A collaborative approach and an ability to stay organized while managing multiple priorities.
• Problem‑solving skills with a calm, solutions‑focused mindset during busy event periods.
• ServSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Catering experience in high‑touch, high‑volume, or corporate environments.
• Experience working within union environments.
• Multilingual skills to support an international client community.
• An interest in hospitality trends, menu presentation, and enhancing guest experience.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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.

Req ID:  1520218

Restaurant Associates 

SABRINA VERA

[[req_classification]]