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The Senior Catering Services Manager is a key leadership role that is responsible for leading the catering operations at a large account or coordinating multiple catering outlets at a single account. The Senior Catering Services Manager is responsible for planning and the execution of catering orders and special events. Additionally, this position will lead all aspects of and advise the catering team to implement all events in line with customer expectations.

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $90,000.00 to $105,000.00. 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.

•    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 built from banquet event orders
•    Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients’ needs
•    Train and direct catering employees to ensure catering and events standards are followed ensuring quality in final presentation
•    Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and handle quality assurance with all requests
•    Responsible for delivering sales, food, and labor targets and maintaining department budgets
•    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 lead Catering team
•    Ensure compliance with all food, occupational and environmental safety policies

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

•    Requires at least 3 years of experience
•    Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role
•    Previous experience in events and catering required
•    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

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.