Catering Kitchen Supervisor | High-Volume Events

Aramark; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) and paid time off

Job summary

Aramark's Capstone Catering at Howard University in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Food Service Supervisor/Catering Sous Chef with open availability to lead high-volume catering events.

You will oversee production and service, supervise culinary staff, ensure HACCP and sanitation standards, manage timing and cost controls, and coordinate with event teams. Requires culinary degree or equivalent, 3–5 years catering experience, and flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years culinary experience (catering/banquet preferred).
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of high-volume production and food safety.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering food production and service.
• Review and execute BEOs accurately.
• Oversee plating, buffet setup, and presentation.
• Manage timing for multiple concurrent events.
• Ensure kitchen readiness for next-day production.

Skills

Leadership experience

High-volume production

Food safety knowledge

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark's Capstone Catering at Howard University in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Food Service Supervisor/Catering Sous Chef with open availability to lead high-volume catering events.

You will oversee production and service, supervise culinary staff, ensure HACCP and sanitation standards, manage timing and cost controls, and coordinate with event teams. Requires culinary degree or equivalent, 3–5 years catering experience, and flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays.