Title:  Catering Services Manager - Private School

Job Description

Aramark is recruiting a Catering Manager to organize and execute upscale catering services for a prestigious private school in downtown Toronto.  The Catering Services Manager is responsible to lead all aspects of catering solutions and special events at this educational institution. This position will lead events or catering delivery requests in line with client expectations and service standards.

Job Responsibilities

•    Receive, document, and communicate scheduled events with appropriate departments 
•    Assist clients in planning special events and provide creative solutions
•    Meet with clients one-on-one to discuss larger event details and customized menu selections
•    Responsible for event floor plans, design, purchases, décor, linens, rentals, and staffing
•    Conduct post-event inventory ensuring billing accuracy – forward to Operations Manager
•    Attend weekly meetings with other departments to share updates and operations information
•    Must attend each event to execute service and to ensure complete client satisfaction
•    Ensure compliance with all food, occupational, and environmental safety policies

Qualifications

•    2-3 years upscale catering and event planning experience is required
•    Diploma or degree in Hospitality or Food and Beverage is preferred
•    Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to respond to shifting priorities
•    Professionalism and exceptional communication required to liaise with clients, parents, and guests
•    Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a team from various departments
•    Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, or early mornings for pre-scheduled events
•    Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
•    Ability to stand for extended periods of time

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.