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Compass Group

Catering Operations Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Event Operations Manager Pay Grade: 13 Reports To: Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 Other Forms of ... Organizes, leads and motivates the catering team * Plans staff and event schedules * Maintains and ...

Culinaire

Catering Operations Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Event Operations Manager Pay Grade: 13 Reports To: Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 Other Forms of ... Organizes, leads and motivates the catering team * Plans staff and event schedules * Maintains and ...

Compass Group

Catering Operations Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Event Operations Manager Pay Grade: 13 Reports To: Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 Other Forms of ... Organizes, leads and motivates the catering team * Plans staff and event schedules * Maintains and ...

Compass Group

Catering Operations Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Event Operations Manager Pay Grade: 13 Reports To: Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 Other Forms of ... Organizes, leads and motivates the catering team * Plans staff and event schedules * Maintains and ...

Compass Group

Catering Operations Lead

Houston, TX · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Partner with the Catering Sales Manager and other departments to ensure successful events. Qualifications * Catering, hospitality, or event operations experience preferred. * Strong organizational ...

Compass Group

Catering Operations Lead

Houston, TX · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Partner with the Catering Sales Manager and other departments to ensure successful events. Qualifications * Catering, hospitality, or event operations experience preferred. * Strong organizational ...

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Compass Group

Catering Operations Lead

Houston, TX · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Partner with the Catering Sales Manager and other departments to ensure successful events. Qualifications * Catering, hospitality, or event operations experience preferred. * Strong organizational ...

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Mendocino Farms

Manager of Catering Ops

Plano, TX · On-site +1

$75K - $110K/yr

Director of Operations Services Location: Hybrid - Plano, TX FLSA Status: Exempt Compensation: $75 ... The Manager of Catering and Off-Premise Operations is responsible for supporting and maintaining ...

Mendocino Farms

Manager of Catering Ops

Plano, TX · On-site

$75 - $110/hr

Director of Operations Services FLSA Status: Exempt Compensation: $75,000-$110,000 per year plus a 10% annual bonus SUMMARY At Mendocino Farms, catering and off-premise success depends on flawless ...

ssagroup

Catering - Associate

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Catering Supervisor(s) and Catering Operations Manager Responsibilities * Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client. * Oversee ...

SSA Group

Catering - Associate

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$14/hr

Catering Supervisor(s) and Catering Operations Manager Responsibilities * Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client. * Oversee ...

Terry Black s Barbecue LLC

Catering Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

The Catering Manager will oversee all catering operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences from initial inquiry through event execution. This role is responsible for building strong client ...

Chick-fil-A

Catering Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Catering Manager Chick-fil-A Uptown Organization Position Summary The Catering Manager is ... This role leads catering operations from order placement to delivery while creating remarkable ...

Chick-fil-A

Catering Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Catering Manager Chick-fil-A Uptown Organization Position Summary The Catering Manager is ... This role leads catering operations from order placement to delivery while creating remarkable ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for catering operations manager in Texas is $60,750.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,200.00 and $67,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Catering Operations Manager

Dallas, TX • On-site

Compass Group
Catering • 10K+ employees

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,093 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Event Operations Manager

Pay Grade: 13

Reports To:

Salary: $65,000 to $75,000

Other Forms of Compensation: 

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as our top priority, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests.

www.culinaireintl.com

Job Summary

The Event Operations Manager holds duties related to successful execution and coordination for on and off premise Company events. The position entails a need for excellent attention to detail and communication skills; ability to multi-task on a variety of projects simultaneously, accurate distribution of pertinent information both internally to all departments as well as to clients and related vendors. You will be expected to have excellent client skills in presentation and marketing ability.  

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Consults clients as to scope, expectations, setting, menu, collateral entertainment to have a successful and appropriate event within the client’s budget
  • Plans menus in consultation with the clients and chefs
  • Negotiates individual vendor contracts
  • Delegates to, and ensure that, the Event Manager coordinates and executes the event within the parameters established by the Catering Event Manager
  • Recruits, interviews, selects, and trains permanent and casual staff
  • Organizes, leads and motivates the catering team
  • Plans staff and event schedules
  • Maintains and develops accurate financial and administrative records
  • Serves as liaison and coordinator between Sales Catering Managers, Supervising Chefs, Staffing, Captains, Suppliers, Vendors, Rental Companies and Clients as needed to plan events
  • Assesses contract requirements and ensure satisfaction with the services delivered
  • Performs final review and assessment of catering events to determine if they meet performance and quality standards
  • Resolves customer concerns and ensures timely customer payment

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Operationally savvy industry professional with demonstrated leadership in managing people, events and the overall guest experience
  • Strong organization, time management and team motivation skills are essential for success in this role
  • Ability to work independently with little direct supervision
  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with clients, senior management, and WPC support staff
  • Ability to respond effectively to continuously changing demands
  • Demonstrated experience in budgeting, P&L, labor and sales forecasting and reporting
  • Effective use of discretion to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent negotiating skills
  • Ability to establish credibility with senior culinary professionals
  • Human Resource experience including hiring, training, mentoring and development
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a hospitality management environment (preferably in an off-premise catering environment)
  • The ability to manage in an environment with focus on client service, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business

Apply to Culinaire today!

Culinaire is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates at Culinaire 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

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/2026/03/Culinaire-Landing-Page_Feb2026.pdf 

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Culinaire maintains a drug-free workplace.

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