Senior Catering & Events Manager

Aramark; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking a Catering Manager to lead all aspects of catering solutions and special events at the location. You will lead the catering team to deliver events that meet customer expectations and service standards.

duties include developing menus, coordinating with clients, managing event setup, and ensuring safety and quality across events, with emphasis on leadership, clear communication, and adherence to budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of experience in a related role.
• Prior experience in a management or supervisory role preferred.
• Experience in events, hospitality and catering is beneficial.
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Availability to work event-based hours and strong communication skills.

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

Leadership

Communication skills

Team management

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark in Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking a Catering Manager to lead all aspects of catering solutions and special events at the location. You will lead the catering team to deliver events that meet customer expectations and service standards.

duties include developing menus, coordinating with clients, managing event setup, and ensuring safety and quality across events, with emphasis on leadership, clear communication, and adherence to budget and schedule.