Senior Catering Manager

Location: Midtown, New York, NY (New Office Opening)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Workplace Hospitality Hours

Company: Acquire Hospitality (on behalf of global law firm client)

Position Overview: Acquire Hospitality is partnering with a prestigious, global top 5 law firm to recruit an exceptional Catering General Manager for their brand-new Midtown office opening in a few weeks. In this leadership role, you will direct and elevate high-end workplace hospitality, executive dining, and conference catering operations. Operating Monday through Friday, this position offers an exceptional lifestyle balance while managing a high-impact service portfolio generating $2M–$15M+ in revenue. You will be the linchpin of our client’s hospitality experience, managing a talented team, driving flawless event execution, and building lasting stakeholder relationships in a premier corporate environment.

Base Salary: $120,000 – $135,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy full medical, dental, and vision coverage, competitive 401(k) matching, paid time off, and the robust professional perks and stability associated with a premier global firm environment.

Key Responsibilities: Executive Leadership & Team Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing management team and frontline staff capable of delivering world-class hospitality and operational excellence. Catering & Event Excellence: Oversee all aspects of catering event planning and execution—from innovative menu development and upscale food presentation to rigorous adherence to premier service standards for high-stakes legal and corporate functions. Client & Stakeholder Relations: Serve as the primary operational partner for executive leadership at a top-tier law firm, continually assessing service delivery, anticipating needs, and driving exceptional employee and customer satisfaction. Financial Management & Growth: Partner with Finance to manage comprehensive department budgets, analyze financial controls, and implement operational efficiencies to optimize profitability and productivity. Vendor & Supply Chain Management: Cultivate and manage vendor and supplier relationships to secure premium, cost-effective procurement of food, beverage, and catering supplies. Compliance & Safety Standards: Ensure strict adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, maintaining rigorous HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and company conduct standards across all operations. Logistics & Scheduling: Coordinate complex staffing, scheduling, and event logistics to guarantee seamless, on-time delivery of multiple concurrent services. Qualifications & Competencies

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Service, Hospitality Management, Facilities, or Business Management highly preferred.

Experience: Meaningful leadership experience in upscale hospitality, contract food services, or corporate dining environments, with a proven track record of leading through other managers. Financial Acumen: Demonstrated experience in creating and managing departmental budgets, financial controls, P&L analysis, and operational reporting. Interpersonal & Communication Savvy: Exceptional communication skills to build rapport seamlessly with demanding legal professionals, senior leadership, and support staff. Contract & Business Savvy: Comfortable interpreting, implementing, and leveraging contractual requirements to address operational needs and unlock growth opportunities. Physical & Environmental Demands: Ability to manage active operational environments requiring extended standing, walking, bending, and lifting as needed, while upholding professional uniform and safety standards. Join Acquire Hospitality and set the gold standard for legal workplace hospitality.