Catering Operations Lead – Events & Safety

Aramark; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark’s Catering Service Worker Lead oversees planning and supervision of catering events across central and satellite locations, ensuring brand standards and client satisfaction.

You will supervise staff, coordinate setup, service, and breakdown; manage event bookings, menu costing, and collaboration with internal departments. The role emphasizes safety and sanitation, training, and strong teamwork in a dynamic catering environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years operational experience in a hotel/banquet setting required.
• Prior experience with booking of events preferred.
• This role may have physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing; PPE may be required.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises catering operations including coordination of staff and rental equipment, set-up, preparation, service, and breakdown of catered foods, beverages, and events of varying size and complexity.
• 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; participates in management team meetings; interfaces with vendors and key service users within client organization.
• Represents Aramark and the client at meetings and events.
• Ensures sanitation, organization, and safety standards are met through checklists and supervision.
• Participates in catering training programs and helps develop training for hourly, part-time, and student employees.

Skills

Staff supervision

Event coordination

Safety culture

Job description

Aramark’s Catering Service Worker Lead oversees planning and supervision of catering events across central and satellite locations, ensuring brand standards and client satisfaction.

You will supervise staff, coordinate setup, service, and breakdown; manage event bookings, menu costing, and collaboration with internal departments. The role emphasizes safety and sanitation, training, and strong teamwork in a dynamic catering environment.