Title:  Catering Services Manager

Job Description

The Catering Services Manager is a position that oversees aspects of catering solutions and special events our Business Dining location in Waterloo. This position will oversee the catering team to complete events or catering delivery requests in line with customer expectations and service standards.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 and set up of events crafted from banquet event orders

• Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients’ needs

• Train and lead catering employees to ensure event standards quality in final presentation

• Provide Banquet Event Orders to team and quality assurance all requests are met prior to event

• Responsible for delivering food and labor targets

• Execute catered events of various size and scope including staffing and management

• Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables

• Recruit, train, schedule and develop team members

• 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.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of experience

• Prior experience in a management or supervisory role preferred

• Previous experience in events, hospitality and catering is required

• Post-secondary education is an asset

• Available to work event-based hours that may extend into the early evening – no weekends

• Must have excellent communications skills

• Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications can be acquired post hire

• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

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About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

 You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.