Catering & Events Manager — Lead Team & Deliver Impact

Aramark; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Services Manager to lead all catering solutions and special events at our location in the Texas area. You will guide the catering team to meet customer expectations, plan events, and ensure service standards across all banquet activities.

You will develop client relationships, manage event execution, and oversee staffing, budgets, and safety compliance. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with relevant certifications is required, along with strong

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of experience in catering or hospitality management.
• Prior experience in a managerial or supervisory role is preferred.
• Experience handling events, hospitality and catering projects is preferred.
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as stated.
• Available to work event-based hours as needed by the schedule.
• Must have excellent communications skills across teams and clients.
• Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required.
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50 lb.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during events.

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 and set up of events crafted from banquet event orders.
• Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients' needs.
• Train and lead catering employees to ensure catering and event standards are followed.
• Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and conduct quality assurance.
• Responsible for delivering food and labor targets.
• 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 develop team members.
• Ensure compliance with all food, occupational, and environmental safety policies.

Skills

Catering management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Event planning

Budget and cost control

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Food Handlers Certification

Alcohol Service Certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Services Manager to lead all catering solutions and special events at our location in the Texas area. You will guide the catering team to meet customer expectations, plan events, and ensure service standards across all banquet activities.

You will develop client relationships, manage event execution, and oversee staffing, budgets, and safety compliance. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with relevant certifications is required, along with strong