Catering Operations Manager Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

An elite, high-volume culinary brand and premier catering group is seeking a visionary Director of Catering Operations to spearhead its high-volume catering division. Based in the KC Metro, this group is renowned for crafting remarkable, customized guest experiences ranging from casual off-premise drop-offs to upscale sit-down events. They are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand, consistently seeing year-over-year revenue growth. For an accomplished operations leader, this position offers an extraordinary opportunity to join an industry-leading, multi-million-dollar infrastructure, steer a large, dedicated logistics and banquet workforce, and pave the path to future promotion.

Living and working in Overland Park offers an exceptional quality of life, combining top-tier suburban amenities, nationally ranked schools, and an energetic local culinary scene with seamless, immediate access to the rich cultural and professional landscape of greater Kansas City. This high-level role provides the autonomy to fundamentally shape organizational policies, modernize procedures, and execute a high-growth strategic vision backed by robust corporate resources.

• Strategic Leadership & Revenue Growth: Help guide and evolve catering operations capable of scaling capacity and further developing a cohesive team
• Team Management & Culture: Directly manage and mentor a core leadership team of 6 direct reports and 80+ team members
• Field Execution & Quality Assurance: Maintain comprehensive technical mastery over all day-to-day food, beverage, and service systems, actively supporting teams in the field by personally directing execution at major events
• Financial Accountability: Manage comprehensive operational budgets across labor, supplies, fleet vehicle maintenance, and facility needs to maximize catering profitability
• Process & Infrastructure Innovation: Standardize and upgrade organizational workflows, establish robust internal systems for equipment, rental logistics, and linen management, and leverage data-driven KPIs to report on monthly operational success to senior leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with the Sales Team to seamlessly transition sold Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) into operations, resolve disputes proactively, and utilize guest feedback data to continuously elevate satisfaction metrics.

• Proven Leadership & Scale: Extensive track record managing large-scale, high-volume catering operations of 7mil+, demonstrating superior technical command over highly dynamic environments
• Off-Premise Expertise: Substantial experience managing complex off-premise logistics, including large-scale drop-offs and large, full-service events
• Food & Service Proficiency: At least 3 years of comprehensive Front-of-House and/or Back-of-House management experience in high-volume settings, coupled with fundamental structural proficiency in bartending, kitchen operations, and cost control systems
• Compliance & Credentials: Possess a valid ServSafe certification and successfully fulfill all standard background screening parameters.
• Core Competencies: Outstanding strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, an innate ability to lead through rapid change with humility and clarity, and a strong dedication to ethical, values-driven management

• Base Salary: $100,000 to $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Performance Bonus: Uncapped bonus potential, paid quarterly
• Health & Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, corporate wellness programming, and employer-provided life insurance.
• Retirement Planning: 401k available with company match
• Additional Executive Perks: Quarterly restaurant spending allowance, cell phone stipend, uniform/apparel allowance, and complimentary daily shift meals.
• Relocation Assistance: Comprehensive relocation support package available for out-of-market talent, capped up to $15,000 (subject to standard repayment timeline agreements)