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Catering Manager

 

Position Title: Catering Manager 

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

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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, This is R/A !

Job Summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a collaborative and detail‑driven Catering Manager to lead hospitality operations at the prestigious World Bank in the heart of Washington, D.C. This is a unique opportunity to support an international, upscale client community across a high‑end, multi‑building portfolio where no two days feel the same.
 
From coffee calls to fine dining experiences, and everything in between, you’ll help bring thoughtful, creative, and globally inspired service to life. Your background working in a union environment and any additional language skills will be highly valued as you partner with a diverse, multicultural clientele. This role blends hands‑on event leadership with opportunities to innovate, grow, and be recognized for the care you bring to each experience.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and support the full lifecycle of catering events, ensuring each one delivers thoughtful service and seamless execution.
  • Oversee event operations including logistics, quality improvement, facility coordination, and sanitation standards.
  • Partner closely with the Chef on menu planning and presentation, contributing ideas that elevate the guest experience.
  • Train, coach, and support catering associates in service techniques, customer engagement, and presentation standards.
  • Guide temporary and on‑call team members to ensure consistent, high‑quality support across all events.
  • Monitor labor and food costs for events and support ongoing cost‑management efforts.
  • Build strong relationships with clients by communicating effectively across all levels, management, customers, and associates.
  • Support broader foodservice operations as needed and contribute to continuous improvement across the department.
  • Perform additional responsibilities that align with the evolving needs of the operation.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in food service, including exposure to catering operations.
  • Leadership experience, formal management or supervisory responsibilities preferred.
  • Background in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, healthcare, or similar environments.
  • Working knowledge of catering and foodservice trends, including quality, production, sanitation, presentation, and cost control.
  • Comfortable with digital tools and systems, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web‑based platforms.
  • Financial awareness and the ability to track event‑level metrics.
  • Catering experience in fast‑paced, multifaceted environments.
  • Experience working with unionized teams.
  • Additional language skills to support an international client base.
  • ServSafe Certification.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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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. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

 

 

Req ID:  1520226

Restaurant Associates 

Michael Abbey 

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