Catering Event Lead & Operations Supervisor

Aramark; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark’s Ole Miss Catering team in Oxford, MS is seeking an Event Lead Attendant to supervise catering operations across central and satellite sites. The role requires coordinating staff, rentals, set-up, service, and break down for events of varying sizes, while upholding Aramark brand standards.

Responsibilities include hiring support, costed menus, and vendor coordination. Candidates should have at least two years in hotel/banquet ops and prefer prior event-booking experience.

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 duties such as coordination of staff and rental equipment, set-up, preparation, service, and break down 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 that appropriate sanitation, organization, and safety standards are met through the use of checklists, hands‑on supervision, and follow‑up.
• Participates in all catering training programs; helps to develop and implement training programs for hourly, part‑time, and student employees.
• Aid in implementation and adherence to all Aramark OpX Catering initiatives and guidelines.

Skills

Operational experience

Job description

Aramark’s Ole Miss Catering team in Oxford, MS is seeking an Event Lead Attendant to supervise catering operations across central and satellite sites. The role requires coordinating staff, rentals, set-up, service, and break down for events of varying sizes, while upholding Aramark brand standards.

Responsibilities include hiring support, costed menus, and vendor coordination. Candidates should have at least two years in hotel/banquet ops and prefer prior event-booking experience.