Catering Services Lead: Events & Operations

Aramark; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Service Worker Lead to supervise catering operations, coordinate staff and equipment, and ensure brand standards at both central and satellite locations. The role includes event booking, menu item costing, and pricing as needed, with involvement in hiring and performance reviews.

You will work with internal departments and vendors, represent Aramark at events, and promote safety, sanitation, and training initiatives across hourly, part-time, and student staff.

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 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 key service users within client organization.
• Facilitate external customer relations; represents Aramark and the client at any and all meetings and events.
• Ensures sanitation, organization, and safety standards are met through checklists, hands-on supervision, and follow-up.
• Participates in all 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 is seeking a Catering Service Worker Lead to supervise catering operations, coordinate staff and equipment, and ensure brand standards at both central and satellite locations. The role includes event booking, menu item costing, and pricing as needed, with involvement in hiring and performance reviews.

You will work with internal departments and vendors, represent Aramark at events, and promote safety, sanitation, and training initiatives across hourly, part-time, and student staff.