Catering and Hospitality Manager Position Available In Rensselaer, New York

Catering and Hospitality Manager Birch Hill Catering 1 Celebration Way, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033 Birch Hill Catering is offering several opportunities to join our team on all levels! About Birch Hill We operate as a full-service, wide-array hospitality company with four generations of experience and dedication. Located at 1 Celebration Way in Schodack, we’re just 15 minutes from Albany and 25 from downtown Troy. We primarily serve the Capital Region, though our catering fleet often finds its way to Cooperstown, Lake George, and Kingston. With eight versatile venue spaces, we host a wide range of events—from weddings and galas to fundraisers and corporate gatherings. About Our Team Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to the industry, our team is composed of all different backgrounds and skills. We aim to create a welcoming, team-oriented environment in an industry of celebrations and lavish events. Ultimately, our goal is to deliver unforgettable experiences to our guests by working hard and dedicating ourselves to providing quality service and cuisine. About The Role We’re looking for a full-time Hospitality Manager to take the lead on service execution, staff coordination, and overall front-of-house experience for our events. This role is equal parts leadership and logistics—focused on providing exceptional service while also making sure staff are scheduled, prepared, and empowered to run each event seamlessly. The position involves a blend of floor leadership, scheduling responsibilities, and collaboration with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure the seamless execution of our events. About You You’re someone who thrives in adaptable, front-facing environments and can handle pressure calmly and confidently. You enjoy managing people and processes alike—whether it’s assigning roles to the waitstaff, coordinating setup teams, or solving service challenges on the fly. You care about the small details, take pride in elevating guest experiences, and believe in leading by example. You’re dependable, proactive, and eager to make others feel at ease. You strive for a proactive approach, but can react and adapt readily. General Responsibilities we look for our Hospitality Manager to perform: : Oversee the flow of service during events, supervising and supporting staff and ensuring both timelines and service goals are met. : Schedule, train, and supervise FOH team members; ensure staff are prepared, professional, and positioned for success. : Coordinate setup crews and other team members to set and meet comprehensive expectations. : Uphold Birch Hill’s service, presentation, and conduct standards while addressing guest concerns with care and professionalism. : Assist with staffing logistics, inventory needs, and coordination of resources to keep events running smoothly. General Qualifications that we look for our Hospitality Manager to possess: Leadership experience in hospitality or event service, with a focus on guest-facing roles Excellent communication and organizational skills; confident directing a team A commitment to proactivity and high-quality service Flexible and calm under pressure; able to adapt to changing priorities and needs Availability for weekend and evening events, plus some weekday flexibility Familiarity with formal dining expectations—or a willingness to learn quickly Valid driver’s license and comfort with larger vehicles a plus We ask that our staff be comfortable and capable of lifting at least 50 pounds as many of our events may require a physical component, including carrying over-the-shoulder service trays. Our service team should be capable of spending several hours on their feet, sometimes exceeding eight hours at a time. Comfortability driving large vehicles and standard transmission is a plus. Compensation We strive to be competitive and meet the expectations of our staff. We compensate all of our staff on an hourly basis with unrestricted overtime based on demand. Our pay scale for Hospitality Managers begins at $22/hour, and is negotiable based on experience, education/training, and scope of responsibility. Gratuity is occasionally received at the discretion of guests but is not guaranteed. As a fourth generation family business, we encourage versatility among our team. As such, we offer very flexible hours and availability to our staff. We encourage all to apply who seek engaging and fulfilling advancement in their career. We regularly offer positions for all levels of service, sales, grounds, and kitchen staff.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal Pay:

From $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 25 – 50 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Paid training

Shift:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Night shift

Work Location:

In person