Catering Services Lead — Events & Team Builder

Aramark Correctional Services; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catering Services Manager at Aramark leads all catering solutions and special events at the location, guiding the Catering team to meet customer expectations and service standards.

This leadership role requires a background in events, hospitality or catering, a bachelor02s degree or equivalent, and the ability to work event-based hours. It emphasizes quality, safety, and client rapport while contributing to Aramark's mission.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of experience.
• Prior experience in a management or supervisory role preferred.
• Previous experience in events, hospitality and catering preferred.
• Requires a bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• Available to work event-based hours.
• Must have excellent communications skills.
• Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required.
• Requires occasional lifting up to 50 lb.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete catering solutions to meet customers' needs.
• Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport.
• Deliver consistent quality in planning and carrying out events.
• Facilitate the delivery of prepared food and setup of events crafted from banquet event orders.
• Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients' needs.
• Train and lead catering employees to ensure catering and event standards are followed.
• Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and provide quality assurance all requests are met prior to event.
• Responsible for delivering food and labor targets.
• Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staffing and management.
• Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables.

Skills

Communication skills

Management experience

Event planning

Hospitality experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Food Handlers Certification

Alcohol Service Certification

Job description

The Catering Services Manager at Aramark leads all catering solutions and special events at the location, guiding the Catering team to meet customer expectations and service standards.

This leadership role requires a background in events, hospitality or catering, a bachelor02s degree or equivalent, and the ability to work event-based hours. It emphasizes quality, safety, and client rapport while contributing to Aramark's mission.