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Director of Catering & Special Events - Fenway Park

Aramark · Boston, MA · 1 wk ago
On-siteManufacturing$90k–$125k/yrFull-time

Aramark Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Director of Catering & Special Events for Fenway Park in Boston, MA.

About the role

The Director of Catering & Special Events is responsible for planning and leading the entire catering operation across multiple units or in a large account. This role oversees the Catering team, catering orders, special events, and the budgets and financial goals of the department. This position is salaried, bonus-eligible, and contingent on achieving certain financial and performance goals. Relocation benefits are available.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate total catering operations, including booking events, supervising teams, developing and costing menus, pricing, hiring, and departmental administration.
  • Oversee all aspects of preparation, service, and cleanup for multiple catering operations.
  • Develop and implement catering solutions to meet customers’ needs.
  • Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport.
  • Develop and implement an annual comprehensive marketing plan for catering, including collateral, sales strategies, and marketing budgets.
  • Establish and implement service and presentation standards for all catering operations, ensuring compliance and consistency.
  • Implement new services to support base business growth and client retention.
  • Stay ahead of and advise clients, customers, and staff on current catering trends and products.
  • Facilitate the delivery of prepared food built from banquet event orders.
  • Participate in the sales process, negotiations of contracts, and assist clients in planning special events.
  • Train and lead catering employees to ensure catering standards are followed.
  • Set and deliver sales, food, and labor targets.
  • Execute catering events of varied size and scope, including staffing and management.
  • Handle accounting functions, including accurate reporting of all catering-related revenue, expenses, and receivables.
  • Ensure compliance with all food, occupational, and environmental safety policies.

Requirements

  • At least 5-7 years of catering/event experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a management role.
  • Previous experience in events and catering.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Available to work event-based hours.
  • Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required.

This role may have physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing. It may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Pay

The salaried rate for this position is $90,000.00 to $125,000.00.

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.

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