Catering Operations Lead

Aramark; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Service Worker Lead to supervise and support planning catering events of varying sizes in central and satellite locations. You will ensure that all catering brand standards and initiatives are consistently achieved, while promoting safety and efficiency in event execution.

Responsibilities include directing staff and equipment, booking events, costing menu items, and assisting with hiring and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years operational experience in a hotel/banquet setting.
• Experience with event booking is 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 staff coordination, setup, service, and breakdown.
• 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 and vendors; represents Aramark at meetings and events.
• Ensures sanitation, organization, and safety standards are met through checklists and supervision.
• Participates in catering training programs and helps develop training for hourly, part-time, and student employees.
• Aid in implementation and adherence to all Aramark OpX Catering initiatives and guidelines.

Skills

Staff supervision

Safety culture

Customer relations

Event coordination

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Service Worker Lead to supervise and support planning catering events of varying sizes in central and satellite locations. You will ensure that all catering brand standards and initiatives are consistently achieved, while promoting safety and efficiency in event execution.

Responsibilities include directing staff and equipment, booking events, costing menu items, and assisting with hiring and performance reviews.