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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