Catering Operations Manager: Events & Growth

Aramark; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge: 3 weeks vacation + 3

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Self-Directed Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Career Growth

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the catering department at MacEwan University. You will oversee catering functions, meet with clients, prepare contracts, plan menus with the Executive Chef, and approve contracts pre-event.

Ensure quality service, manage budget, and mentor staff across scheduling and training. Join a team focused on client growth, maintaining health and safety standards, and delivering exceptional hospitality experiences from a

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of Catering experience.
• Demonstrated experience in successful business growth.
• Completion of Hospitality or Food and Beverage program.
• Skilled in relationship building and customer service.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering functions and special events for internal and external clients/groups.
• Meet with clients to determine catering requirements, floor plans, rentals, staffing for events.
• Responsible for customer booking and creating contracts.
• Work closely with Executive Chef, plan menus for clients.
• Responsible for final approval of catering contracts pre-event.
• Ensure staff provide quality, courteous service to all customers.
• Manage catering purchases and inventory.
• Responsible for Catering Budget.
• Conduct weekly meetings with team.
• Oversee staff scheduling and training.

Skills

Catering experience

Leadership

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

Relationship building

Education

Hospitality or Food & Beverage program

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the catering department at MacEwan University. You will oversee catering functions, meet with clients, prepare contracts, plan menus with the Executive Chef, and approve contracts pre-event.

Ensure quality service, manage budget, and mentor staff across scheduling and training. Join a team focused on client growth, maintaining health and safety standards, and delivering exceptional hospitality experiences from a