Catering Services Director

AECOM; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Catering Services Director to oversee catering operations across multiple units. You will manage the catering team, coordinate events, and ensure financial goals are met. This role requires strong leadership skills and a bachelor's degree, along with experience in events and catering management.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of experience in catering.
• 1-3 years in a management role is essential.
• Previous experience in events and catering required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total catering operations including event booking and menu pricing.
• Develop and implement catering solutions for customers.
• Train and lead catering employees to ensure standards are followed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

**Job Description**

The Catering Services Director is responsible for planning and leading the entire catering operation across multiple units or in a large account. The Catering Services Director will be responsible for the Catering team, planning, and completing catering orders and special events. Additionally, the Catering Services Director will be responsible for the budgets and financial goals of the department.

**Job Responsibilities**

Coordinate total catering operations to include duties such as booking events, supervising teams, developing, selecting, and costing menus, pricing, hiring, and departmental administration

Be responsible for all aspects of preparation, service, and cleanup for multiple catering operations

Develop and implement catering solutions to meet customers? needs

Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport

Develop and implement annual comprehensive marketing plan for catering, including but not limited to collateral, sales strategies, and marketing budgets

Establish and implement service and presentation standards for all catering operations, implement processes to ensure compliance and consistency

Implement new services to support base business growth and client retentions

Stay ahead of and advise clients, customers and staff on current catering trends and products

Facilitate the delivery of prepared food built from banquet event orders

Participate in sales process and negotiations of contracts and assist clients in planning special events

Train and lead catering employees to ensure catering standards are followed

Responsible for setting and delivering sales, food, and labor targets

Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staffing and management

Responsible for components accounting functions including accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables

Ensure compliance with all food, occupational and environmental safety policies

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

**Qualifications**

Requires at least 4 years of experience

Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role

Previous experience in events and catering required

Bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience required

Strong communication skills

Available to work event-based hours

Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

**Education**

**About Aramark**

**Our Mission**

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**About Aramark**

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .