Events Catering Lead

Aramark Corporation; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include developing catering solutions, coordinating with clients, training staff, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and quality across all events. This role requires strong communication, organizational skills and a hands-on leadership approach.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of experience.
• Prior management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in events, hospitality and catering preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent communications skills required.
• Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required.

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

Excellent communications skills

Event planning

Team leadership

Hospitality experience

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Food Handlers Certification

Alcohol Service Certification

Job description

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

Responsibilities include developing catering solutions, coordinating with clients, training staff, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and quality across all events. This role requires strong communication, organizational skills and a hands-on leadership approach.