Catering Services Manager

Aramark Corporation; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Catering Services Manager to lead catering solutions and special events. In this dynamic role, you will develop and implement creative catering solutions tailored to customer needs while ensuring high service standards. You will manage a dedicated team, oversee event planning, and ensure compliance with safety policies. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant environment where your leadership and creativity can shine. Join a team committed to service excellence and professional growth, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a management role, preferably in events or catering.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop catering solutions and maintain client rapport for successful events.
• Train and lead catering employees to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Event Planning

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Job Description

The Catering Services Manager is a leadership position which leads all aspects of catering solutions and special events at the location. This position will lead the Catering team to complete events or catering delivery requests in line with customer expectations and service standards.

Job Responsibilities

1. Develop and complete catering solutions to meet customers’ needs
2. Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport
3. Deliver consistent quality in planning and carrying out events
4. Facilitate the delivery of prepared food and set up of events crafted from banquet event orders
5. Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients’ needs
6. Train and lead catering employees to ensure catering and event standards are followed ensuring quality in final presentation
7. Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and provide quality assurance all requests are met prior to event
8. Responsible for delivering food and labor targets
9. Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staffing and management
10. Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables
11. Recruit, train, schedule and develop team members
12. Ensure compliance with all food, occupational, and environmental safety policies

Qualifications

1. Requires at least 2 years of experience
2. Prior experience in a management or supervisory role preferred
3. Previous experience in events, hospitality and catering preferred
4. Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5. Available to work event-based hours
6. Must have excellent communications skills
7. Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required
8. Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
9. Ability to stand for extended periods of time

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.