Catering Services Lead: Drive Memorable Events

Aramark Corporation; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Catering Service Worker Lead to supervise central and satellite catering operations and ensure brand standards are met across events. You will coordinate staff, equipment, setup, service and breakdown while collaborating with vendors and the client team.

The role emphasizes safety culture, training for hourly staff, and adherence to Aramark OpX initiatives, with on-site responsibilities and ongoing opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years operational experience in a hotel/banquet setting.
• 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 coordination of staff and rental equipment, set-up, preparation, service, and break down of catered foods, beverages, and events of varying size and complexity.
• Booking of 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 users.
• Facilitate external customer relations; represents Aramark and the client at meetings and events.
• Ensures sanitation, organization, and safety standards are met through checklists, hands‑on supervision, and follow‑up.
• Participates in catering training programs; helps to develop and implement training programs for hourly, part-time, and student employees.
• Aid in implementation and adherence to all Aramark OpX Catering initiatives and guidelines.

Job description

Aramark in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Catering Service Worker Lead to supervise central and satellite catering operations and ensure brand standards are met across events. You will coordinate staff, equipment, setup, service and breakdown while collaborating with vendors and the client team.

The role emphasizes safety culture, training for hourly staff, and adherence to Aramark OpX initiatives, with on-site responsibilities and ongoing opportunities for growth.