Catering Manager I

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily in 15 countries around the world. The company is deeply rooted in service and united by a strong purpose to do great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Dedicated to fostering equal employment opportunities, Aramark embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensuring employees are free to participate fully in all aspects of the company without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics. Aramark’s mission is centered on delivering exceptional service while supporting its workforce’s growth, passions, and professional development. With a commitment to creating a workplace where talent can flourish and new challenges are welcomed, Aramark stands as a premier employer in the food and hospitality industry.

The role of Catering Manager at Aramark is a leadership position crucial to the success of the company’s catering services and special events at the location. This full-time salaried position offers a competitive compensation range between $60,000 and $80,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits for this position are comprehensive and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with work-life balance resources, retirement savings plans such as 401(k), and paid time off including parental leave and disability coverage. The exact benefits may vary by location and employee eligibility but are designed to support overall well-being and financial security.

As the Catering Manager, you will lead and manage all aspects of catering solutions and special events while ensuring that all customer expectations and service standards are consistently met or exceeded. Your responsibilities will include developing and completing catering solutions tailored to meet client needs, maintaining strong relationships with customers, and ensuring flawless execution from planning through delivery. You will oversee the catering team, providing guidance, training, and leadership to ensure that standards for quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction are maintained at the highest level.

Your leadership will extend to managing banquet event orders, ensuring that all client requests are accurately communicated and fulfilled timely. You will also be responsible for the financial aspects of catering operations, including labor and food cost management, as well as accurate reporting of all revenues, expenses, and receivables associated with catering services. This position requires dynamic event management skills to facilitate catering events of varying size and complexity, including staff recruitment, training, scheduling, and development.

In this role, you will also ensure strict adherence to food safety, occupational, and environmental policies to provide a safe and compliant workplace for both employees and clients. Your attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to work flexible, event-based hours will be key components of success. Physical ability to perform tasks involving lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods is also necessary. With a minimum of two years of relevant experience, preferably in management roles within hospitality, catering, or event planning, the Catering Manager role offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about outstanding service delivery and leadership in the hospitality field.