Catering Operations Lead

Aramark Correctional Services; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Service Lead to supervise catering operations and ensure safety and quality across central and satellite locations.

You will manage staff, rental equipment, setup, service, and breakdown of events, while handling menu costing, pricing, hiring, and performance reviews. You’ll coordinate with internal departments and vendors and represent Aramark at events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years operational experience in a hotel/banquet setting required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Facilitate external customer relations; represents Aramark and the client at meetings and events.
• Ensures sanitation, organization, and safety standards are met through checklists and supervision.
• Participates in catering training programs and develops training for hourly, part-time, and student employees.
• Aid in implementation and adherence to Aramark OpX Catering initiatives and guidelines.

Skills

Catering operations supervision

Event booking

Team supervision

Safety culture

Vendor coordination

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Service Lead to supervise catering operations and ensure safety and quality across central and satellite locations.

You will manage staff, rental equipment, setup, service, and breakdown of events, while handling menu costing, pricing, hiring, and performance reviews. You’ll coordinate with internal departments and vendors and represent Aramark at events.