Director, Catering & Hospitality

The New York Mets are seeking a dynamic, service-driven Director, Catering & Hospitality to lead the food-and-beverage experience for all non-baseball events at Citi Field.

Requirements

• Lead food-and-beverage planning, sales, and execution for all non-baseball events in partnership with WPE and Aramark
• Partner with WPE once events are confirmed to discuss menus, create proposals, and provide pricing guidance for the catering component
• Oversee the full catering process—from BEO creation, on-site execution and post-event reconciliation
• Build and leverage strategic relationships across agencies, planners, hospitality groups, and industry communities to showcase Citi Field’s food & beverage capabilities, expanding visibility and strengthening brand positioning
• Collaborate with Aramark’s culinary, premium, and operations teams to maintain exceptional service standards and consistency across all venues
• Drive food-and-beverage innovation through menu ideation, presentation, and guest-satisfaction initiatives
• Maintain clear communication with clients and internal partners throughout the event lifecycle, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded
• Support long-term hospitality initiatives including club enhancements, suite menu updates, and capital-improvement projects
• Coordinate with Ballpark Operations, Security, and Guest Experience to ensure smooth F&B logistics (power, vendor access, load-in/out)
• Track performance metrics, budgets, and client feedback to inform future improvements and growth opportunities