Title:  Catering Manager - Capital One Arena

Requisition #:  607673
Location: 

Washington, DC, US, 20004

Career Area:  Food Service
Description: 

Job Description

The Catering Manager at Capital One Arena oversees the planning and execution of all catered events, ensuring exceptional service and client satisfaction. This role manages catering operations, coordinates with culinary and service teams, and maintains compliance with Aramark standards and safety regulations.

 

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. 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

  • Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport
  • Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients’ needs
  • Deliver consistent quality in planning and carrying out events
  • Develop and complete catering solutions to meet customers’ needs
  • Facilitate the delivery of prepared food and set up of events crafted from banquet event orders
  • Execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staffing and management
  • Recruit, schedule, train and lead catering employees to ensure catering and event standards are followed
    ensuring quality in final presentation
  • Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team to maintain quality assurance and ensure all requests are met
    prior to event
  • Deliver food and labor targets
  • Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables
  • 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

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or at least 3 years of related experience required
  • Previous management or supervisory experience in special events, hospitality, or catering required
  • Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships required
  • Must have excellent interpersonal communication and client relation skills
  • Must be comfortable working in a collaborative team dynamic
  • Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required
  • Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. and ability to stand for extended periods
    of time
  • Must have availability to work event-based hours including evening, weekend, and potentially holiday hours

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 FacebookInstagram and Twitter.


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