Catering Services Worker Lead - University of Washington

About the role

Supervises and supports planning for catering events of varying sizes and levels in both central and satellite locations. Ensures consistent achievement of all catering brand standards and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a safety culture that ensures a work environment where no one gets hurt.
• Directly supervises catering operations, including coordination of staff and rental equipment, set-up, preparation, service, and break down of catered foods, beverages, and events of varying size and complexity.
• Handles booking of events, selecting and costing menu items, and pricing as needed.
• Assists with hiring, discipline, and performance reviews.
• Coordinates activities with other internal departments and participates in management team meetings.
• Interfaces with vendors and key service users within the client organization.
• Facilitates external customer relations; represents Aramark and the client at meetings and events.
• Ensures appropriate sanitation, organization, and safety standards are met through checklists, hands-on supervision, and follow-up.
• Participates in all catering training programs; helps develop and implement training programs for hourly, part-time, and student employees.
• Aids in implementation and adherence to all Aramark OpX Catering initiatives and guidelines.
• Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice to meet commitments.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years operational experience in a hotel/banquet setting.
• Prior experience with booking of events preferred.
• May require lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing.
• May require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Work/life resources.
• Retirement savings plans, including 401(k).
• Paid days off, including parental leave and disability coverage.

Benefits vary by location and are subject to legal requirements, employee eligibility, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Pay

Hourly rate: $31.00