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Director of Catering

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
flexible schedule

Job Description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, is a distinguished leader in the corporate dining industry, dedicated to redefining the dining experiences of high-profile clients. The group specializes in creating exceptional culinary programs that blend luxury, precision, and hospitality excellence to elevate corporate amenities and foster vibrant company cultures. LifeWorks Restaurant Group operates with an innovative mindset, viewing every client engagement as an opportunity to deliver sensory, memorable experiences rather than simply fulfilling basic requirements. Their specialty lies in designing custom solutions that integrate space design, delivery, and strategic marketing to present a sophisticated and branded product that... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 4 years of related experience
  • At least 1-3 years in a management role
  • Previous events and catering experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Available to work event-based hours
  • Completed food handlers and alcohol service certifications
  • Physical ability to perform tasks including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, and standing
  • Ability to wear uniform and personal protective equipment

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 4 years of food service experience
  • At least 1-3 years in a management role
  • Experience in events and catering
  • Strong communication skills
  • Food handlers certification
  • Alcohol service certification
  • Ability to work event-based hours

Job Duties

  • Coordinate total catering operations including event booking, 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 collateral, sales strategies, and marketing budgets
  • Establish and implement service and presentation standards for all catering operations and ensure compliance and consistency
  • Implement new services to support business growth and client retention
  • Stay ahead of current catering trends and advise clients, customers, and staff
  • Facilitate delivery of prepared food for banquet event orders
  • Participate in sales processes and contract negotiations and assist clients in event planning
  • Train and lead catering employees to uphold standards
  • Set and achieve sales, food, and labor targets
  • Manage execution of catering events varying in size and scope including staffing and management
  • Oversee components accounting functions including reporting of catering revenues, expenses, and receivables
  • Ensure compliance with food, occupational, and environmental safety policies

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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