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Job Description

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.

_The Portfolio Group, under the Workplace Experience Group umbrella, delivers seamless experiences from the breakroom to the boardroom, providing a signature suite of services for each unique business portfolio. Our team builds partnerships that excel, creating experiences that break the mold, where convenience, consistency, and excellence are a given. One Partner. Infinite Solutions._

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $92,000 to $96,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation (https://careers.aramark.com/benefits-compensation)

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .