Title:  Catering Booking Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Catering Staff Booking Manager to oversee the scheduling, coordination, and management of event staff for catering operations. This role is responsible for ensuring all events are properly staffed with qualified team members, maintaining staff availability records, and communicating with both clients and staff to ensure seamless event execution.

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward-thinkers look at each opportunity as an experience—not a requirement—and deliver out-of-this world, truly sensory experiences, feeding company culture. From the beginning of each client relationship, the team at LifeWorks Restaurant Group establishes a transparency with its partners, from space design and delivery to marketing of the final, branded product. Learn more by visiting lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $115,000.00 to $115,000.00. 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.

Job Responsibilities

· Coordinate and manage staffing for catering events, including servers, bartenders, chefs, and support staff.

· Maintain and update staff availability, schedules, and contact information.

· Assign appropriate staff to events based on experience, availability, and client needs.

· Communicate event details, schedules, and expectations to staff in advance of each event.

· Serve as the main point of contact for staff scheduling questions and last-minute changes.

· Handle call-outs, replacements, and staffing emergencies quickly and efficiently.

· Work closely with event managers and operations teams to understand staffing requirements.

· Track staffing hours and ensure accurate reporting for payroll.

· Maintain staffing databases and booking systems.

· Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training new staff when needed.

Qualifications

· Previous experience in hospitality, catering, event management, or staff scheduling preferred.

· Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

· Proficiency with scheduling software, spreadsheets, and communication tools.

· Ability to problem-solve quickly and manage last-minute staffing changes.

· Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as required for events.

Preferred Skills

· Experience with event staffing or catering operations.

· Knowledge of hospitality service roles (servers, bartenders, event captains, etc.).

· Experience managing large teams or freelance staff.

Education

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.