Catering Operations Lead for High-Impact Events

Aramark Corporation; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Washington, DC seeks a Catering Operations Manager to lead all catering solutions and special events at the location. You will guide the catering team to fulfill client expectations and uphold service standards.

The role requires at least 2 years of management experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and availability for event-based hours; compensation ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of experience.
• Prior experience in a management or supervisory role preferred.
• Previous experience in events, hospitality and catering preferred.
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 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
• 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 experience

Event planning

Hospitality experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark in Washington, DC seeks a Catering Operations Manager to lead all catering solutions and special events at the location. You will guide the catering team to fulfill client expectations and uphold service standards.

The role requires at least 2 years of management experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and availability for event-based hours; compensation ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 with comprehensive benefits.