Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $50,500.00 - $88,400.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
retirement plans
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Flexible work arrangements
Job Description
LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, specializes in creating upscale and customized food service solutions tailored for premium corporate environments. Known for designing exceptional hospitality experiences, LifeWorks focuses on delivering luxurious and precise catering that caters to discerning executive clientele. The company embraces a forward-thinking approach, treating each opportunity as a unique experience rather than just a service requirement. By building transparent partnerships ranging from space design to marketing of branded products, LifeWorks ensures an elevated dining and hospitality journey. Their services are crafted to enhance company culture and provide out-of-this-world sensory experiences, which positions LifeWorks as a leader in upscale catering within the corporate hospitality space.
The Senior Catering Director role at LifeWorks offers an exceptional leadership opportunity to manage and shape an upscale catering operation within a premier corporate setting. The position demands a polished and experienced leader who can provide operational expertise while maintaining a hands-on approach to execution. Responsibilities include overseeing client and community relationships, leading management and staff development, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and optimizing financial and operational performance. The Senior Catering Director also spearheads service improvement initiatives and drives both employee and customer satisfaction. Working closely with Finance, this role involves managing budgets and implementing strategies to maximize productivity and profitability. The successful candidate will uphold the high service and safety standards set by Aramark, guaranteeing a world-class hospitality experience that reflects luxury and excellence. This pivotal leadership role not only requires expertise in catering and hospitality management but also demands strong interpersonal skills, entrepreneurial vision, and a commitment to delivering superior client service in a sophisticated environment.
The Senior Catering Director role at LifeWorks offers an exceptional leadership opportunity to manage and shape an upscale catering operation within a premier corporate setting. The position demands a polished and experienced leader who can provide operational expertise while maintaining a hands-on approach to execution. Responsibilities include overseeing client and community relationships, leading management and staff development, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and optimizing financial and operational performance. The Senior Catering Director also spearheads service improvement initiatives and drives both employee and customer satisfaction. Working closely with Finance, this role involves managing budgets and implementing strategies to maximize productivity and profitability. The successful candidate will uphold the high service and safety standards set by Aramark, guaranteeing a world-class hospitality experience that reflects luxury and excellence. This pivotal leadership role not only requires expertise in catering and hospitality management but also demands strong interpersonal skills, entrepreneurial vision, and a commitment to delivering superior client service in a sophisticated environment.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality environment
- Leadership experience managing through other managers
- Ability to read, understand, and implement contractual obligations
- Experience managing budgets and financial performance
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Physical ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and stand for extended periods
- Willingness to wear uniforms and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred in food service, hospitality, facilities, or business management
- Strong focus on client and customer service, entrepreneurship, and business growth
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with clients, senior management, and staff
- Ability to interpret and implement contractual requirements with operational insight
- Significant experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality environment
- Proven leadership ability managing through other managers
- Experience in creating and managing budgets, financial controls, and analysis
- Skilled in crafting sales strategies and implementing operational programs and initiatives
Job Duties
- Lead a team providing operational expertise in contracted services and manage hands-on execution of operations
- Manage client and community relationships, continually assessing operations and developing plans for optimal service
- Build, develop, and lead a management team and staff to meet organizational objectives
- Recommend service improvement and growth methods based on operational needs and contractual obligations
- Partner with Finance to manage budgets and design financial and operational performance improvements
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and maintain records
- Guarantee adherence to Aramark's operation and safety standards and business conduct policy at all times
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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