Catering Manager

Job Description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward-thinkers look at each opportunity as an experience—not a requirement—and deliver out-of-this world, truly sensory experiences, feeding company culture. From the beginning of each client relationship, the team at LifeWorks Restaurant Group establishes a transparency with its partners, from space design and delivery to marketing of the final, branded product. Learn more by visiting - Link here Home - LifeWorks Restaurant Group

Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences through food and hospitality? We're looking for a Catering Manager who combines exceptional organizational skills with a love for delivering wow-worthy service.  As our catering Manager, you'll lead our catering operations, collaborating with our client to design events that inspire and delight, while managing a talented team to ensure flawless execution from start to finish. This is a critical role for a motivated professional with a proven background in delivering exceptional catering experiences in fast-paced, demanding environments.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $70,000.00 to $75,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

 

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

 

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership: 

• Ensure catering operations connect to the Executional Framework. 
• Deliver consistent quality in planning and execution of events.
• Demonstrate established company solutions to ensure consistency, quality and efficiency within consumer driven offerings. 
• Lead catering team to ensure quality in final presentation of food. 
• Train and lead employees to ensure knowledge of food menus and promotional calendars.
• Model and reinforce Aramark's mentor process. 
• Reward and recognize employees. 
• Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback. Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles. 
• Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, schedules and performance data.

Client Relationship: 

• Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually effective business relationships. 
• Demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model. 
• Implement communication strategy as provided by marketing team in order to build catering revenue.

Financial Performance: 

• Responsible for delivering food and labor targets. Develop and execute strategies to achieve catering revenue forecasts.

Efficiency: 

• Responsible for executing catering events of wide-ranging size and scope, including staffing and management. 
• Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables. Coordinate activities with other departments as appropriate. 

Compliance: 

• Ensure compliance with Aramark food, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations. 
• Follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour.

Qualifications

• An approved catering qualification at diploma/degree level and /or 2-5 years industry experience, 2 of which were at management or department head level with a strong background in a high-volume hospit