Aramark

Catering Manager

Aramark • $78K — $85K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Catering qualification at diploma/degree level and/or 2-5 years industry experience, with 2 years in a management role.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Strong background in high-volume hospitality, conference, and banqueting operations.
  • Demonstrates excellent people management skills with experience managing large teams.
  • Passion for food and service, with innovative abilities.
  • High knowledge of Food Hygiene standards including HACCP.
  • Ability to thrive in a diverse, fast-paced environment focused on client service.
  • Commercial acumen with experience in budget management and achieving financial targets.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure catering operations adhere to the Executional Framework.
  • Deliver high-quality planning and execution of events.
  • Lead team to ensure quality food presentation.
  • Train and support staff on food menus and promotions standards.
  • Model and reinforce the company’s mentoring process and recognize employee performance.
  • Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and conduct team meetings.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships to foster effective business partnerships.
  • Execute strategies to meet catering revenue forecasts and manage staffing for events.
  • Ensure accurate reporting of catering revenue, expenses, and collaboration with other departments.
  • Maintain compliance with food safety and operational policies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Work/life resources to support employee well-being.
  • Retirement savings plans like 401(k).
  • Paid time off including parental leave and disability coverage.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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 $78,000.00 to $85,000.00. 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

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.


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 hospitality, conference and banqueting operation.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong hotel or restaurant background would be very important for this role as well as a background in industrial catering.
  • Demonstrates excellent people management skills with experience of managing large teams of staff.
  • A passion for food and service and the ability to innovate in this area.
  • A high degree of knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCP.
  • The ability to manage in a diverse and pressurized environment with a focus on client and customer services.
  • Commercially focused, experience with budgets and a proven ability to achieve stretching commercial targets.
  • Actively seeks change, a self-motivator and is ready to challenge in the interest of continuous improvement


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About Aramark

Aramark provides food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. ARAMARK’s position as a world leader in facility services stems from decades of experience and superior service in the diversified outsourcing industry. From their humble beginnings in 1936 at the helm of Davre Davidson and his peanut vending machines to our place — for the sixth time in nine years — at the top of Fortune magazine’s list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” ARAMARK has maintained an unwavering focus on providing world-class experiences, environments, and outcomes for their clients. At ARAMARK, they take care of buildings and infrastructure so that their customers can take care of their core business. They are proud to provide exceptional facility management services for 1,600 companies in 16,000 facilities — about 1.8 billion square feet worldwide. ARAMARK provides comprehensive facility service solutions that enable its clients to maximize safety, productivity, and reliability. Their success is the result of their steadfast commitment to service excellence. They pride themselves on delivering customizable, sustainable solutions in a wide range of facilities by working closely with their clients to achieve mutual goals. Self-performed services, ongoing client communication, performance metrics, and an environment of team learning and development enable us to perform beyond expectations in virtually every client engagement. Whatever the company’s facility needs, ARAMARK is here to consistently exceed the expectations for service excellence with the best people, the most innovative processes, and the latest technologies.

Aramark Careers

Join Aramark's vibrant team today and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. As a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, Aramark offers unparalleled job opportunities designed to enhance your professional growth and development. Work You’ll Do At Aramark, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth and innovation. Our team members are at the heart of our operations, providing essential services across various industries. By joining our team, you will collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact every day. Aramark offers a wide range of employment opportunities, from frontline positions to executive roles, each contributing to our mission of delivering experiences that enrich and nourish lives. Whether you are looking for a full-time position or an internship, Aramark provides a path that will advance your career and expand your skills. Leadership and Development Step into a role that challenges you to be your best. Aramark’s leadership is committed to nurturing talents through robust training programs and diversity initiatives that ensure all team members are valued and have the opportunity to succeed. Our leadership training equips you with the tools necessary to lead with confidence and integrity. Innovation at Work Innovation is at the core of Aramark, where we continuously seek cutting-edge solutions to improve our services and operations. Engage in work that pushes the boundaries and leads to transformative outcomes, not just for our company but for the industries we serve. Join Our Team Explore the multitude of job opportunities at Aramark, where your career aspirations can take flight. We are actively hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to contribute to a team that celebrates diversity and is driven by excellence. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with an Aramark internship, where you can apply your classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. Our internships provide a foundation for learning and development, plus the opportunity to build professional networks that can be pivotal in your career journey. Benefits and Culture Aramark is dedicated to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy, fulfilling life both inside and outside of work. Our culture thrives on teamwork, respect, and inclusivity, creating an environment where every employee can thrive. Stay Connected Search open positions that match your skills and interests on the Aramark Jobs portal. We look for passionate, solution-driven team players who are eager to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work at Aramark. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Aramark. Join Aramark today and be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence and innovation in everything we do. Your future starts here!
Learn more about Aramark
Size
248,300 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Hospitality & Recreation
Net Income
-$688.5 million
Founded
1936
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
NASDAQ
ARMK
* Ladders Estimates

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