Catering Director

Aramark; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Catering Director to lead and enhance catering operations at a large account. This key leadership role involves planning and executing catering orders and special events, ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining high standards. You will train and manage a dedicated catering team, develop client relationships, and ensure compliance with safety policies. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on service excellence and community engagement.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Disability Coverage

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in catering and events management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Must have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport.
• Train and direct catering employees to ensure standards are met.
• Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size.

Skills

Management Experience

Event Planning

Communication Skills

Food Safety Certification

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

**Job Description**

The Catering Director is a key leadership role that is responsible for leading the catering operations at a large account or coordinating multiple catering outlets at a single account. The Catering Director is responsible for planning and the execution of catering orders and special events. Additionally, this position will lead all aspects of and advise the catering team to implement all events in line with customer expectations.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits &Compensation (https://careers.aramark.com/benefits-compensation/)

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

**Job Responsibilities**

Develop and complete catering solutions to meet customers? needs

Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport

Deliver consistent quality in planning and carrying out events

Facilitate the delivery of prepared food built from banquet event orders

Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients? needs

Train and direct catering employees to ensure catering and events standards are followed ensuring quality in final presentation

Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and handle quality assurance with all requests

Responsible for delivering sales, food, and labor targets and maintaining department budgets

Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staffing and management

Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables

Recruit, train, schedule, and lead Catering team

Ensure compliance with all food, occupational and environmental safety policies

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

**Qualifications**

Requires at least 3 years of experience

Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role

Previous experience in events and catering required

Requires a bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience

Available to work event-based hours

Must have excellent communications skills

Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required

Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

**Education**

**About Aramark**

**Our Mission**

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**About Aramark**

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .