Senior Executive Catering Manager

Company: Restaurant Associates
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Title: Senior Executive Catering Manager Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits 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 The Senior Executive Catering Manager at Morgan Stanley flagship is responsible for driving daily performance across executive dining and client events. This role ensures that standards are not only set—but consistently met—through strong leadership, disciplined execution, and continuous coaching. This position is for seasoned hospitality leaders who take pride in precision, accountability, and results. Key Responsibilities: Drive service performance across all executive dining and client events Lead Executive Catering Managers and Service Captains Own execution quality, pacing, and consistency across shifts Review and manage complex BEOs, staffing plans, and service flow Identify performance gaps and correct them in real time Coach teams to elevate professionalism, presence, and judgment Act as the operational lead during high-visibility, high-stakes events Serve as acting leader in the absence of the Executive Director Protect the guest experience through disciplined execution Qualifications: Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent fine dining experience 5 years of upscale fine dining experience, with at least 2 years of management experience Ability to hire, develop, train, and coach hourly associates Excellent knowledge of customer service techniques and current service standards 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 Apply to Restaurant Associates today! Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story 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. 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: 1491382 Restaurant Associates Leah Curry [[req_classification]]

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