Catering Event Lead: Service & Team Leadership

Aramark; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring for a Wait Staff Lead in Houston to ensure outstanding guest service at catering events. You will lead the catering team, coordinate setup, transport equipment and food, and maintain cleanliness and safety throughout functions.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong guest service, and a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. Professional appearance and TIPS/TEAM certification are valued. Excellent teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-year supervisory experience.
• Ability to carry at least 4 meals on a tray at any given time.
• Excellent Guest Service Skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ideal candidate has a flexible schedule to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Well-groomed and professional attire (follow Aramark standards for uniform and grooming).
• TIPS/TEAM Certified.

Responsibilities

• Leads catering team on all catering functions
• Leads preparation banquet room for the function
• Serve meals and beverages in accordance with catering protocol and banquet sheets
• Accurately set tables for special functions
• Load/unload event equipment into catering vehicles, following all safety procedures in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Clean all functions areas upon completion
• Perform opening and closing side work as needed
• Must maintain a professional appearance
• Maintain storage rooms and supplies in an orderly fashion
• Maintain equipment and all other catering supplies
• Perform all job duties safely and efficiently
• Follows all company safety policies and procedures
• Ability to understand and follow directions from the Manager/Director
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 30 lb
• Ability to walk or stand for extended time periods, up to 6 hours
• Involves repetitive motion
• Involves working with chemicals, heated equipment, steam and at other risk conditions
• Ability to move in and out of catering vehicles and transport event equipment and food product in a safe manner
• Cross‑training and work in other dining locations as needed
• May supervise the staff and sanitation of facilities of the locations
• Responsible for openings and closing the building, addressing employee matters, and making sure the location is staffed appropriately

Skills

Supervisory

Guest service

Team environment

Flexible schedule

Job description

Aramark is hiring for a Wait Staff Lead in Houston to ensure outstanding guest service at catering events. You will lead the catering team, coordinate setup, transport equipment and food, and maintain cleanliness and safety throughout functions.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong guest service, and a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. Professional appearance and TIPS/TEAM certification are valued. Excellent teamwork is essential.