Catering Services Lead - Events & Safety Champion

Aramark; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Bentonville, AR seeks a Catering Service Worker Lead to supervise catering operations across central and satellite sites. You will oversee staff, coordinate setup, service, and breakdown for events of varying sizes, ensuring brand standards are met.

The role emphasizes safety culture, training for hourly staff, collaboration with internal departments and clients, and representing Aramark at meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years operational experience in a hotel/banquet setting.
• Prior experience with booking of events preferred.
• Physically capable of lifting, bending, pushing/pulling and long periods of standing.

Responsibilities

• Supervises catering operations including staff coordination, rental equipment, setup, service and breakdown for events of varying size and complexity.
• Books events, selects and costs menu items, and prices as needed.
• Assists with hiring, discipline and performance reviews.
• Coordinates activities with other internal departments and participates in management meetings.
• Represents Aramark and the client in meetings and events; maintains external customer relations.
• Ensures sanitation, organization and safety standards through checklists and hands-on supervision.
• Participates in catering training programs and helps develop training for hourly, part-time and student employees.
• Supports implementation of Aramark OpX Catering initiatives and guidelines.

Skills

Catering operations

Staff supervision

Event coordination

Vendor liaison

Safety culture

Job description

Aramark in Bentonville, AR seeks a Catering Service Worker Lead to supervise catering operations across central and satellite sites. You will oversee staff, coordinate setup, service, and breakdown for events of varying sizes, ensuring brand standards are met.

The role emphasizes safety culture, training for hourly staff, collaboration with internal departments and clients, and representing Aramark at meetings and events.