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EXECUTIVE CATERING MANAGER - NEWBURY PARK, CA

Compass Group, North America

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At a glance

Compensation
$70–85K/yr
Location
Newbury Park, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Catering Manager leads sales and operations for catering events, overseeing event-order communications, staff scheduling and training, planning, delivery, setup, cleanup, and invoicing. The role includes daily operations, staff development, culinary programs, customer service, financial management, special events, and marketing and sales. Eurest prefers an associate degree or equivalent experience, hospitality knowledge, and at least two years of similar work experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hospitality KnowledgeSustainable Food PracticesCustomer InteractionWeb-Based Ordering SystemsWord ProcessingSpreadsheet ApplicationsProfessional Email WritingProblem Solving

Qualifications

Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience2+ Years Similar Work Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Eurest

Position Title: EXECUTIVE CATERING MANAGER - NEWBURY PARK, CA

Salary: 70000 - 85000

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Catering Manager (sales and operations) is responsible for the successful execution of all catering events. This position supervises the sales and event order communications, scheduling and training of service staff, planning, delivery, set up, clean up, and proper invoicing for all daily events.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Daily Operations

  • Supervision and Staff Development

  • Culinary Programs

  • Customer Service

  • Financial Management and Analysis

  • Special Events

  • Marketing and Sales

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A.S. or equivalent experience

  • General Hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices

  • At least two years similar work experience

  • Ability to interact with diverse and high-volume customer base in a friendly and efficient manner.

  • Ability to operate Web based ordering system, process customer requests, changes to orders, menu updates and client profiles.

  • Proficient with word processing and spread sheet applications.

  • Ability to write professional and efficient emails to clients and customers.

  • Possess the ability to meet Company specific uniform standards for this position.

  • Utilize all Personal Protective Equipment’s per Company guidelines.

  • Ability to work at times with minimal supervision, and accomplish tasks without direct instruction, and problem solve for the best solutions.

  • This position supervises numerous (5-10) hourly employees, including delivery personnel and culinary personnel.

Apply to Eurest today!

Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Associates at Eurest 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026\_Wage-Transparency\_Eurest.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026\_Wage-Transparency\_Eurest.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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

How this job compares

Set against the 415 open Event Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–85K/yr
  • California median$86–103K/yr34 salary ranges
  • US median$70–103K/yr290 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $78K, is 16% below the California median midpoint ($92K) — in the lowest quarter of Event Manager salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 47 open Event Manager jobs in California and 415 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Event Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (347 postings).
Education
72 of the 415 open Event Manager jobs (17%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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