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Catering Services Director

The Catering Services Director is responsible for planning and leading the entire catering operation across multiple units or in a large account. The Catering Services Director will be responsible for the Catering team, planning, and completing catering orders and special events. Additionally, the Catering Services Director will be responsible for the budgets and financial goals of the department.

Coordinate total catering operations to include duties such as booking events, supervising teams, developing, selecting, and costing menus, pricing, hiring, and departmental administration

Be responsible for all aspects of preparation, service, and cleanup for multiple catering operations

Develop and implement catering solutions to meet customers' needs

Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport

Develop and implement annual comprehensive marketing plan for catering, including but not limited to collateral, sales strategies, and marketing budgets

Establish and implement service and presentation standards for all catering operations, implement processes to ensure compliance and consistency

Implement new services to support base business growth and client retentions

Stay ahead of and advise clients, customers and staff on current catering trends and products

Facilitate the delivery of prepared food built from banquet event orders

Participate in sales process and negotiations of contracts and assist clients in planning special events

Train and lead catering employees to ensure catering standards are followed

Responsible for setting and delivering sales, food, and labor targets

Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staffing and management

Responsible for components accounting functions including accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables

Ensure compliance with all food, occupational and environmental safety policies

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Requires at least 4 years of experience

Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role

Previous experience in events and catering required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

Strong communication skills

Available to work event-based hours

Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).