Catering & Banquet Lead — Events & Operations

Aramark; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Service Worker Lead to supervise catering operations across central and satellite locations in Dallas. You will coordinate staff, equipment, setup, service, and breakdown for events of varying size.

Minimum of two years of operational hotel/banquet experience is required; prior event booking experience is preferred. Role involves upholding safety, sanitation, and Aramark brand standards while working with internal teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years operational experience in a hotel/banquet setting.
• Prior experience with booking of events preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and is accountable for a safety culture that creates a work environment where no one gets hurt.
• Directly supervises catering operations including coordination of staff and rental equipment, setup, 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.
• Facilitate external customer relations; represents Aramark and the client at any and all meetings and events.
• Ensures sanitation, organization, and safety standards through checklists, hands-on supervision, and follow-up.
• Participates in catering training programs; helps develop and implement training programs for hourly, part-time, and student employees.
• Aid in implementation and adherence to Aramark OpX Catering initiatives and guidelines.

Skills

Operational exp

Event booking experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Service Worker Lead to supervise catering operations across central and satellite locations in Dallas. You will coordinate staff, equipment, setup, service, and breakdown for events of varying size.

Minimum of two years of operational hotel/banquet experience is required; prior event booking experience is preferred. Role involves upholding safety, sanitation, and Aramark brand standards while working with internal teams and vendors.