Catering Manager Jobs
Catering Manager jobs are open across hotels, healthcare systems, corporate dining, and event venues, covering specializations in event catering, contract food service, and institutional dining, at every level from assistant manager to director of catering. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Sushi-san is Hiring Now: CATERING SALES MANAGER!
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Catering Sales Manager with 2 years of catering sales experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.
- Competitive Salary + Commission Structure
- Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
- 401(k)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- Restaurant Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness
Why Work With Lettuce?
Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 90 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 55 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!
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- Manage the restaurant’s catering and events to ensure an exceptional guest and employee experience
- Develop and maintain a Lettuce client list using various techniques including but not limited to prospecting and cold calls
- Develop and write catering proposals, contracts and event orders; schedule catering events in online system; respond to client and guest questions; and work toward achieving sales goals
- Attend tastings and meetings, and collaborate with General Manager and Chef to develop catering menus
- Cultivate and maintain a list of preferred vendors
- Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
- Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all catering team employees as needed
- Understand and assist as needed with in-house audio visual equipment as needed
- Model and promote teamwork across all teams
- Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
- Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
- Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- 2+ years of catering sales management experience
- Skilled in developing guest rapport
Sushi-san is Hiring Now: CATERING SALES MANAGER!
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Catering Sales Manager with 2 years of catering sales experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.
- Competitive Salary + Commission Structure
- Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
- 401(k)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- Restaurant Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness
Why Work With Lettuce?
Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 90 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 55 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!
EOE. We participate in E-Verify
- Manage the restaurant’s catering and events to ensure an exceptional guest and employee experience
- Develop and maintain a Lettuce client list using various techniques including but not limited to prospecting and cold calls
- Develop and write catering proposals, contracts and event orders; schedule catering events in online system; respond to client and guest questions; and work toward achieving sales goals
- Attend tastings and meetings, and collaborate with General Manager and Chef to develop catering menus
- Cultivate and maintain a list of preferred vendors
- Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
- Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all catering team employees as needed
- Understand and assist as needed with in-house audio visual equipment as needed
- Model and promote teamwork across all teams
- Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
- Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
- Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- 2+ years of catering sales management experience
- Skilled in developing guest rapport
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Who's Hiring
- Marriott International12
- Aramark11
- Hilton9
- Oak View9
- CULINAIRE6
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Chemicals & Materials
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in catering manager jobs.
- Minimum two to five years of catering or food service management experience
- ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Proven ability to manage event budgets, food costs, and labor expenses
- Experience supervising and scheduling banquet or catering service staff
- Proficiency with event management or catering software platforms
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or a related field
Tips for Your Catering Manager Job Search
Quantify volume and scale on your resume
Catering managers who list headcounts, event sizes, and annual revenue they managed get more callbacks. Replace vague claims like 'managed large events' with specifics like guest counts, number of concurrent events, or staff size you supervised.
Highlight your food safety credentials prominently
ServSafe Manager Certification and state-level food handler certifications appear in a large share of catering manager postings. Put them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so hiring managers spot them before reading your work history.
Target postings by venue type, not just title
Hotel catering, corporate dining, and healthcare food service each have distinct operational expectations. Filter openings by industry segment and tailor your cover letter to match the volume, client type, and service style that setting demands.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists catering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare cost and budget scenarios for interviews
Interviewers for catering manager roles frequently ask how you handle per-head cost overruns, last-minute vendor substitutions, or tight margins on institutional contracts. Prepare two or three real examples where you controlled food and labor costs under pressure.
Follow up with a menu or logistics insight
After your interview, send a brief note that references a specific challenge the employer mentioned, such as seasonal menu transitions or staffing for peak event seasons. That specificity signals genuine operational knowledge and separates you from candidates who send generic thank-you emails.
Catering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most catering managers?
Marriott International, Aramark, and Hilton are hiring the most catering managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large hotel groups, healthcare systems, and contract food service companies operating high-volume accounts.
How many catering manager jobs are remote?
About 13% of catering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most catering operations. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are off-premise event sales coordination and corporate account management roles where client communication rather than on-site execution is the primary responsibility.
How do you become a catering manager?
Most catering managers move up from front-line roles in banquet service, event coordination, or kitchen operations, building familiarity with food production, staffing, and client relations along the way. Earning a food safety certification like ServSafe strengthens your candidacy early. Taking on lead roles for smaller events, then progressively larger ones, is the most direct path to a full management title.
Can you get a catering manager job with little experience?
Entry-level catering manager or assistant catering manager roles are a realistic starting point if you have relevant front-of-house or food service experience, even without a management title. Emphasize any events you helped coordinate, staff you informally led, or budgets you assisted with. Smaller independent venues and contract dining companies are more likely to hire candidates building toward their first formal management role.
What does the catering manager interview process look like?
Expect an initial phone or video screen focused on your operations background, followed by one or two in-person rounds. At least one stage typically involves scenario questions about handling last-minute event changes, cost overruns, or difficult clients. Some employers include a site walkthrough or ask you to propose a sample event plan, so being ready to discuss logistics in concrete terms is essential.
Where can I find and apply to catering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to catering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, preferred venue type, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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