Title:  PT Assistant Catering Manager

Job Description

Help us serve success! We are seeking a dynamic Part-Time Assistant Catering Manager to support our Catering Services team in creating memorable events and exceptional dining experiences at Saint Mary's University.

The best part? It's just the start of your career in hospitality! 

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee catering functions for internal and external clients/ groups.
• Meet with clients to determine catering requirements, floor plans, rentals, staffing for events.
• Support team in setting up event spaces, delivering orders, serving, and taking down event spaces.
• Provide quality, courteous service to all customers.
• Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards.
• Support Manager in managing inventory and purchasing.
• Ensure that all outside personnel such as agency waiters and bartenders meet Aramark standards and are well informed about the job we require them to do according to the functions, special events and delivery.
• Maintain strong, positive relationships with clients, responding to all inquiries in a timely manner.
• Support Manager in onboarding new team members.
• Oversee team member schedule.
• Ensure adherence to all client and Aramark policies and procedures.
• Uphold Classic Fare Catering standards through training and taking part in program updates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in catering and/or event planning environment, preferably in a leadership role.
• Valid driver's license with clean Driver's Abstract.
• Completion of Hospitality or Food and Beverage program considered an asset.
• Experience in leadership role, either individual contributor or people manager an asset.
• Valid Smart Serve, WHMIS and Food Safe (Basic or Advanced), First Aid Certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of and commitment to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Skilled in task prioritization and time management.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently supervised and unsupervised.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine desire to provide outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations. 

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

This is a part-time role. This position comes with extended health benefits, employee meal plan if you work more than 20+ hours/week, complimentary uniforms and safety shoes, paid sick time, paid vacation time, up to 50% reimbursement for professional development initiatives (ex: Red Seal), opportunities for advancement, scholarship opportunities for dependents of employees, volunteerism events, team events, and more!

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About Aramark

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.