Senior Catering & Events Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Services Manager to lead all catering solutions and special events at the Chicago location. You will direct the catering team to meet client expectations, drive service standards, and ensure successful delivery of banquet and event orders.

This leadership role requires at least two years of management experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lb.

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 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 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

Management experience

Events & catering experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Services Manager to lead all catering solutions and special events at the Chicago location. You will direct the catering team to meet client expectations, drive service standards, and ensure successful delivery of banquet and event orders.

This leadership role requires at least two years of management experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lb.