Catering Services Manager – Lead Creative Events & Team

Aramark; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Services Manager to lead catering solutions and events at the location. You will guide the catering team to meet customer expectations and service standards.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality events, coordinating banquets, and developing client relationships. A management background in events/hospitality is preferred, with 2+ years' experience and a relevant degree. This position involves event-based hours, safety compliance, and staff leadership.

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 bachelor's 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, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

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 set up 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 ensuring quality in final presentation-
• 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-
• Recruit, train, schedule and develop team members-
• Ensure compliance with all food, occupational, and environmental safety policies

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Services Manager to lead catering solutions and events at the location. You will guide the catering team to meet customer expectations and service standards.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality events, coordinating banquets, and developing client relationships. A management background in events/hospitality is preferred, with 2+ years' experience and a relevant degree. This position involves event-based hours, safety compliance, and staff leadership.