Catering Manager - Collegiate Hospitality

Grand Prairie, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries worldwide. The company’s commitment to service excellence and its purpose-driven approach fuel its mission to positively impact employees, partners, communities, and the planet. At Aramark, they believe in equal opportunity employment and promote a workplace free from discrimination of any kind, fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive and grow professionally. The organization values talent development, passion, and professional empowerment, encouraging team members to pursue their career goals and achieve their full potential within a supportive and dynamic workplace. With a strong presence in the hospitality and food service industries, Aramark continues to set high standards for operational quality and customer satisfaction, making it an excellent place for career advancement and meaningful work.

The Catering Services Manager role at Aramark is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing the entire catering operation at a specified location. This role requires managing all aspects of catering solutions and special events from inception to completion, ensuring customer expectations are consistently met with high service standards. The Catering Services Manager leads the catering team, guiding them to successfully execute events or catering delivery requests while maintaining quality and efficiency. This position demands a strong leader capable of planning, coordinating, and supervising catering activities, including the development of customized catering solutions tailored to client needs, event setup, and delivery of prepared food. The manager is actively involved in client engagement, helping to build and sustain strong relationships through effective communication and creative event planning.

The role also includes responsibility for recruiting, training, and scheduling catering staff, guaranteeing that all food safety, occupational safety, and environmental standards are strictly adhered to. Additionally, the Catering Services Manager oversees the financial aspects of catering operations, ensuring accurate reporting of revenue, expenses, and receivables related to catering events. As events can vary significantly in size and scope, this position requires a hands-on approach to manage labor and food targets while maintaining an exceptional level of service. Candidates for this role should be prepared for event-based working hours and possess strong communication skills to collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams effectively. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a globally recognized company that values employee growth and encourages innovation and excellence within the catering and hospitality industry.

Job Requirements

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, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb
ability to stand for extended periods of time

Job 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, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb
ability to stand for extended periods of time

Job Duties

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