Senior Catering & Events Director

Aramark Correctional Services; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Catering Services Director to lead our catering operations and deliver exceptional culinary and event experiences. You will oversee teams, drive growth and client satisfaction, and ensure financial stewardship across budgets and revenue goals.

We value strategic thinkers who excel in fast-paced environments, with a passion for guest experiences and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3 years of experience.
• Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role.
• Previous experience in events and catering required.
• 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, carrying, pushing, and pulling 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 built from banquet event orders.
• Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients' needs.
• Train and direct catering employees to ensure catering and events standards are followed ensuring quality in final presentation.
• Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and handle quality assurance with all requests.
• Responsible for delivering sales, food, and labor targets and maintaining department budgets.
• 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 lead Catering team.
• Ensure compliance with all food, occupational and environmental safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Event planning

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Catering Services Director to lead our catering operations and deliver exceptional culinary and event experiences. You will oversee teams, drive growth and client satisfaction, and ensure financial stewardship across budgets and revenue goals.

We value strategic thinkers who excel in fast-paced environments, with a passion for guest experiences and strong client relationships.