Director of Catering Jobs in San Jose, CA

A Director of Catering in the hospitality industry oversees all aspects of a catering operation, including planning, coordinating, and executing events of various sizes and themes. They are responsible for managing staff, budgeting, ensuring customer satisfaction, and liaising with vendors and venue management. Additionally, they may also have to design menus, negotiate contracts, and develop marketing strategies to promote the business. A significant part of their role also involves building and maintaining relationships with clients. They must ensure that the service delivered is of the highest standard and meets the specific requirements of each client.

For this role, an individual must possess excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, along with a strong understanding of food and beverage management. They should be adept at problem-solving, have an eye for detail and be able to work under pressure. Knowledge of safety and health regulations is also essential. A degree in hospitality management, certifications from professional catering associations, and familiarity with catering software are usually preferred. Prior to becoming a Director of Catering, an individual may have roles such as Catering Manager, Event Planner, or Food and Beverage Manager, providing them with necessary industry experience.

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Executive Briefing Center Catering Manager

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Bon Appetit Salary: 70,000-72,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 12 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding...

Director of Catering

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

The Key Responsibilities: Direct and supervise Catering Sales Managers and Executive Meeting Manager....

Executive Briefing Center Catering Manager

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Salary: 70,000-72,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 12 Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon...

Captain Banquet

  • San Carlos, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Carlos, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central...

Catering Lead

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

PANERA CAFE CATERING LEAD Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself, reach your goals and help others do the same? If so, then Panera is for you. We do...

Banquet Captain - Signia by Hilton San Jose

  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 days ago

The Signia San Jose is looking for their next talented Banquet Captain. If you have previous banquet experience of at least 1 year, previous supervisory experience, and are looking to grow within...

Catering Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details We are hiring immediately for a CATERING MANAGER position. Location : ServiceNow, 2250 Lawson Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Note: online...

Meeting & Events Coordinator

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Meeting & Events Coordinator Job ID 213197 Posted 28-Mar-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Administrative, Customer Service Location(s) Mountain View - California...

Catering Event Manager (Google Campus)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a Catering Event Manager position. Location : Onsite. Schedule :Monday - Friday, flexibility required based on bussines needs (May require some weekends) Pay Range:...

Banquet Supervisor Full-Time Excite Ballpark

  • San Jose, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Banquet Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Grow with us... Life at SH is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and...

Banquet Captain (On-Call) - Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Clara Silicon Valley

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 29 days ago

The Embassy Suites Santa Clara is seeking an experienced Banquet Captain who can expertly execute our banquet events. This role may involve leading team members through coaching and providing...

Banquet Captain- Part Time/On Call

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Grow with us... Life at SH is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and...

Catering Manager

  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for a CATERING MANAGER position. Location : Stanford Graduate School of Business, 655 Knight Way, Stanford, CA 94305. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

F&B Banquet Supervisor

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

F&B Banquet Supervisor Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 7,590 current hospitality jobs what where F&B Banquet Supervisor...

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Salary for Director of Catering Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Director of Caterings in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.1%
Master's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
12.1%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.9%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Caterings in San Jose, CA
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%