Catering Events Coordinator & Ops Lead

Aramark; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Service Coordinator to supervise and support planning catering events across central and satellite locations, ensuring adherence to brand standards and initiatives. The role emphasizes safety, coordination of staff, and seamless execution of events of varying sizes.

Responsibilities include event booking, menu costing, staff hiring support, and cross-department collaboration with vendors and clients.

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, 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 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

Event booking experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Service Coordinator to supervise and support planning catering events across central and satellite locations, ensuring adherence to brand standards and initiatives. The role emphasizes safety, coordination of staff, and seamless execution of events of varying sizes.

Responsibilities include event booking, menu costing, staff hiring support, and cross-department collaboration with vendors and clients.