Catering Sales Manager - Guinness Chicago

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
retirement savings plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests across 15 countries every day. With a mission rooted in service and a purpose united by a commitment to excellence, Aramark strives to make a positive impact for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Aramark is dedicated to fostering professional growth and creating a supportive workplace where talents can flourish and passions can be pursued. As a recognized industry leader, Aramark provides comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities that empower its workforce to reach their full potential. More information about Aramark’s mission, values, and career opportunities can be found on their official website and social media channels.

The Catering Sales Manager role at Aramark is a vital leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of catering solutions and special events at a specific location. This position demands a proactive manager who can lead a catering team to deliver exceptional events and catering delivery requests that align with customer expectations and service standards. The manager plays a key role in developing creative catering solutions tailored to client needs and maintaining effective customer relationships. The role includes responsibilities such as training and leading catering employees, ensuring quality in event presentations, and managing banquet event orders with precision. This position requires an individual capable of managing the logistics of event staffing, food preparation, and execution, ensuring both food quality and labor targets are met effectively.

Compensation for this position ranges between $85,000 and $95,000 annually, with Aramark providing a good faith estimate based on market conditions at the time of posting. Employees in this role also gain access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as work-life resources like retirement savings plans and paid leave options. The Catering Sales Manager must have excellent communication skills and be available to work flexible hours based on event schedules, which may include evenings or weekends. Physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods are part of the requirements for ensuring smooth operation during events. Aramark believes in adaptability and growth, and as such, duties may evolve to meet business needs without prior notice, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment for motivated professionals.

Job Requirements

  • Requires at least 2 years of experience
  • 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
  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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