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Catering Operations Manager

Requisition #: 619389

Location:

Chesapeake, VA, US, 23320

Career Area: Food Service

Description:

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking candidates for a Catering Manager position at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, located in Chesapeake, VA. The Catering Manager is a leadership position which leads all aspects of catering solutions and special events at the location. This position will lead the Catering team to complete events or catering delivery requests in line with customer expectations and service standards

Job 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’ need

• 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

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 2 years of experience in a Food Service Management to include catering experience

• High volume catering management experience required including upscale events

• Requires experience coordinating, executing, and managing catering events

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Must be available to work event-based hours including some evenings and weekends

• Excellent communications skills are essential in this role

• Knowledge of Catertrax or similar catering software program preferred

• Culinary background or cooking experience preferred.

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 .

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