Catering Manager
Recruiting Partner: Mike Ferrara
Arlington, Virginia | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $65,000 to $85,000 | Job ID: 175794
Job Summary
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We are looking for a hands-on Catering Manager to oversee the coordination and execution of a high-volume catering operation handling everything from corporate box lunches and office catering to large-scale events, private parties, and full-service functions. This role is responsible for the operational side of catering including logistics, staffing, client communication, scheduling, setup, execution, and overall event success. This is not a sales-focused position, and the footprint is across the DMV market.
Catering Manager Compensation
• $65,000–$85,000 base salary depending on experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• PTO and paid holidays
• Growth opportunity with an established hospitality organization
• Flexible schedule based on catering and event demands
Catering Manager Qualifications / Responsibilities
• Oversee all catering operations from booking handoff through event completion
• Coordinate high-volume catering orders including box lunches, corporate catering, private events, banquets, and offsite functions
• Manage staffing, timelines, rentals, transportation, setup, and execution logistics
• Serve as the primary operational contact for catering clients leading up to and during events
• Work directly with culinary and operations teams to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely execution
• Oversee event setup, service, breakdown, and problem resolution in real time
• Maintain banquet event orders (BEOs), scheduling, invoices, and operational communication across departments
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Must be comfortable working nights, weekends, holidays, and long event shifts as needed
• Prior catering, banquet, or hospitality management experience required
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple events and moving parts simultaneously
JOB ID: 175794
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