Catering Operations Lead - Smooth, Safe Events

Aramark Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Service Worker Lead to supervise catering operations across central and satellite locations, ensuring brand standards are met. You will coordinate staff, equipment, setup, service and breakdown for events of varying sizes.

You'll book events, price menu items, assist with hiring and performance reviews, and maintain sanitation and safety standards while representing Aramark at meetings and client 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 staff coordination, equipment rental, setup, service, and breakdown for events of varying size.
• Booking 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 client representatives.
• Facilitate external customer relations; represents Aramark and the client at meetings and events.
• Ensures sanitation, organization, and safety standards using checklists and supervision.
• Participates in catering training programs; helps develop training for hourly, part-time, and student staff.
• Aid in implementation and adherence to Aramark OpX Catering initiatives and guidelines.

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Service Worker Lead to supervise catering operations across central and satellite locations, ensuring brand standards are met. You will coordinate staff, equipment, setup, service and breakdown for events of varying sizes.

You'll book events, price menu items, assist with hiring and performance reviews, and maintain sanitation and safety standards while representing Aramark at meetings and client events.