Operations Supervisor- Catering & Events
- 72,500 Per Year
- New York
- Hospitality & Tourism
Woods & Co Recruitment is excited to be recruiting for an Operations Supervisor in the vibrant catering and events industry. The successful candidate will join a boutique catering company based in the East Village, renowned for creating lively, produce-driven, and beautifully simplistic food. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead daily operations, make key decisions, and champion a passionate team culture during a period of expansion. We are looking for someone with a love for food, hospitality, and strong operational leadership skills to step into this dynamic environment.
What’s in it for you?
- A genuine opportunity for professional growth alongside a growing business.
- The chance to work with industry-leading brands and top luxury NYC clients.
- An environment that balances lively, casual atmospheres with high professionalism, allowing you to set standards and build a strong team.
- Full-time schedule, generally 6am/7am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work based on seasonality.
- Salary – $70k-$80k, contingent on experience.
- Benefits – 2 weeks PTO, Sick Time, All Major Holidays OFF, Healthcare, and Daily Free Meals.
What you’ll do:
- Supervise daily operations at the kitchen facility, managing the driver and operations teams.
- Manage delivery schedules, driver routes, and oversee product expediting from the kitchen to packing vehicles.
- Oversee all packing for daily drop-off catering and full-service events, including styling items and beverages.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and continually assess operations staff, completing performance reviews.
- Track daily operational costs, manage vendor invoices, and collaborate with ownership to monitor profitability and suggest cost efficiencies.
- Oversee vehicle maintenance schedules, licensing, insurances, and ensure health and safety procedures are followed during opening and closing procedures.
What we’re looking for:
- 3+ years of prior operational leadership experience in hospitality and/or catering settings.
- A current NY State Driver’s Licence with the ability to operate catering vans and box trucks.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure, making well-thought-out decisions in high-pressure situations.
- A strong knowledge of food and food processes.
- Physical capacity to be on your feet most of the day, manoeuvre through kitchen areas, and lift at least 50 pounds.
- Fluency in English (Spanish fluency is highly preferred).
- A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately.
For a confidential discussion, please call Sonia Lombardo on 3+1 (917) 525-2275 or email sonia@woodsco.global
Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
