Catering Operations Lead for High-Impact Events

Aramark; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Operations Manager for Howard University in Washington, DC to lead catering services for events and programs. The role focuses on delivering high-quality catering solutions, building client relationships, and ensuring safe, compliant event execution.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, at least 2 years of managerial or supervisory work, and availability for event-based hours.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of experience.
• Management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in events, hospitality and catering preferred.
• Available to work event-based hours.

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 ensuring quality in final presentation
• Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and provide quality assurance all requests are met prior to event
• 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

Leadership

Event planning

Hospitality experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Operations Manager for Howard University in Washington, DC to lead catering services for events and programs. The role focuses on delivering high-quality catering solutions, building client relationships, and ensuring safe, compliant event execution.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, at least 2 years of managerial or supervisory work, and availability for event-based hours.