Restaurant Associates · 12 hours ago
Executive Director- Client Dining Center
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
15+ years expRestaurant Associates is the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for prestigious museums and corporations. The Executive Director – Client Dining Center is responsible for overseeing the guest experience in Morgan Stanley’s flagship executive dining environment, ensuring high standards of service and operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Own the complete end-to-end guest experience for executive dining and client events
Define service philosophy, standards, and non-negotiables
Ensure alignment between planning, execution, and follow-up
Lead and develop senior catering leadership
Partner with Culinary, Facilities, Security, and client stakeholders
Serve as final escalation point for guest experience, service quality, and performance
Anticipate executive and client needs before they are articulated
Balance refinement, operational rigor, and discretion
Set the tone, pace, and expectations for the entire Client Dining Center
Qualification
Required
15+ years in the industry, including 3+ years in management—preferably in luxury catering, banquets, or high-volume service environments
Proven ability to execute complex, multi-floor events with precision and consistency
Experience in menu costing, contract pricing, and labor cost management
A track record of building solution-oriented teams and thriving in dynamic, fast-paced settings
Ability to supervise every stage of service with a focus on operational excellence and an elevated guest experience
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
Company
Restaurant Associates
Restaurant Associates is a premium food providing service to museums art performing centre educational institutions
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ed Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2025-08-20
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