Director of Catering Jobs in Arvada, CO

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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Food Services Director - Certified Dietary Manager

  • Evergreen, CO (10 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Evergreen, CO (10 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 1 day ago

This position will oversee the Culinary Department for Life Care Center of Evergreen. The chosen candidate will demonstrate strong leadership abilities and the ability to ensure the culinary needs...

Catering Supervisor ( Banquet Captain )

  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Catering Supervisor Who are we: SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities...

Banquet Captain $18.50 - $20.00 Per Hour + Gratuities

  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 4 days ago

The Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center is a 4-Star Full Service 451-room Hotel with 30,000 square feet of conference space, and we are currently recruiting dynamite individual in our Banquets...

Catering Manager

  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Who We Are: We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 2,000 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry...

Banquet Manager

  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 6 days ago

Banquet Manager Full-Time The Maven Denver, CO A property of: Sage Hospitality Group Posted 1 day ago SHARE THIS JOB JOB DETAILS Compensation: $65,000 to $70,000 per year Why us? The Maven is a...

Group Housing or Events Coordinator

  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Id : 25060647, Title : Group Housing or Events Coordinator, Category : Administrative, RequisitionType : Non-Management, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...531, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Events Coordinator

  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 10 days ago

The Event Coordinator at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center is responsible for providing administrative support to a team of Event Managers, coordinating onsite billing in...

Events Coordinator

  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 11 days ago

Privacy Notice for California Applicants and Employees Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship...

Catering Supervisor - University of Colorado

  • Boulder, CO (18 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Boulder, CO (18 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 11 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Catering Supervisor - University of Colorado Pay Range: $23 to $25 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search...

Catering Supervisor - University of Colorado

  • Boulder, CO (16 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Boulder, CO (16 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 12 days ago

Position Title: Catering Supervisor - University of Colorado Pay Range : $23 to $25 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID...

Events Coordinator

  • Boulder, CO (18 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Boulder, CO (18 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 14 days ago

Position Summary The Events Coordinator is responsible for providing logistical and tactical support to the Events and Corporate Communications team as well as adult programming (Squash,...

Banquet Captain

  • Black Hawk, CO (22 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Black Hawk, CO (22 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 15 days ago

Overview Job Title: Banquet Captin Salary/Shift: $22.00 Status: On call Monarch Casino Resort in Black Hawk is a 23 story resort with over 500 rooms, 4 restaurants, and the one of the country's...

Banquet Captain

  • Boulder, CO (18 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 17 days ago
  • Boulder, CO (18 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 17 days ago

Located in the heart of downtown Boulder’s natural beauty, at St Julien Hotel & Spa we are dedicated to creating unforgettable moments for our guests as well as extraordinary employment...

Banquet Manager

  • Black Hawk, CO (22 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 21 days ago
  • Black Hawk, CO (22 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 21 days ago

Overview Banquet Manager $70,000 - $80,000 + Bonus Status: Full Time Monarch Casino Resort in Black Hawk is a 23 story resort with over 500 rooms, 4 restaurants, and the one of the country's top...

Director of Catering Sales

  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 28 days ago
  • Denver, CO (14 miles from Arvada, CO)
  • 28 days ago

Provides input for developing forecasts. · Sets booking goals for catering sales team members and catering goals for other sales channels property participates in. · Holds catering sales team and other...

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Salary for Director of Catering Jobs in Arvada, CO

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Highest Education Level

Director of Caterings in Arvada, CO 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 Arvada, CO
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%