Catering Services Director: Lead Multi-Unit Events

Aramark Correctional Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Services Director to lead the catering operations across multiple units, overseeing the team, planning events, and driving budgets and financial goals. The role emphasizes end-to-end event management, menu development, and client engagement to ensure high service standards.

The position requires strong leadership, 4+ years in related roles, and a track record in events and catering.

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.
• Strong communication skills.
• Available to work event-based hours.
• Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required.

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

Skills

Event planning

Catering operations

Client relations

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Services Director to lead the catering operations across multiple units, overseeing the team, planning events, and driving budgets and financial goals. The role emphasizes end-to-end event management, menu development, and client engagement to ensure high service standards.

The position requires strong leadership, 4+ years in related roles, and a track record in events and catering.