Catering Manager

About the role

The Catering Services Manager is a leadership position that oversees all aspects of catering solutions and special events at the location. This role leads the Catering team to complete events or catering delivery requests in line with customer expectations and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete catering solutions to meet customers’ needs
• Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport
• Deliver consistent quality in planning and carrying out events
• Facilitate the delivery of prepared food and set up of events crafted from banquet event orders
• Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients’ needs
• Train and lead catering employees to ensure catering and event standards are followed, ensuring quality in final presentation
• Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and ensure quality assurance for all requests prior to the event
• Responsible for delivering food and labor targets
• Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope, including staffing and management
• Ensure accurate reporting of all catering-related revenue, expenses, and receivables
• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop team members
• Ensure compliance with all food, occupational, and environmental safety policies
• Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice to meet commitments

Requirements

• Requires at least 2 years of experience
• Prior experience in a management or supervisory role preferred
• Previous experience in events, hospitality, and catering preferred
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Available to work event-based hours
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

About the company

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. Our mission is rooted in service and united by our purpose: we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. Whether you're pursuing a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or a great place to work, our focus is helping you reach your full potential.