Divisional Director of Catering

Communicate divisional vision and strategy for catering excellence, revenue growth, and profitability across nearly 50 university campuses. Establish consistent service standards, best practices, and operating systems while identifying new business opportunities and innovative ways to expand catering services. Coach campus catering directors, develop training resources, and build a collaborative community that shares ideas and best practices. Define exceptional higher education catering experiences by partnering with culinary leaders to develop creative, seasonal menus and establish standards for food quality and event execution. Develop divisional pricing strategies, financial benchmarks, and performance expectations using data and KPIs to drive revenue growth while maintaining disciplined food and labor costs. Create a divisional catering calendar and resource network to support major events, connecting campuses with expertise for high-profile functions ranging from campus events to presidential receptions.