Aramark Corporation
Job Description
LifeWorks is seeking a Catering Director to lead and oversee all aspects of catering operations for a high-volume corporate dining account. This role requires a dynamic leader who can manage logistics, ensure flawless execution, and deliver outstanding service that reflects the LifeWorks standard of excellence.
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:
The hourly rate or salary range for this position is $88,000.00 to $100,000.00. 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.
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 built from banquet event orders
Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients’ needs
Train and direct catering employees to ensure catering and events standards are followed ensuring quality in final presentation
Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and handle quality assurance with all requests
Responsible for delivering sales, food, and labor targets and maintaining department budgets
Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staffing and management
Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables
Recruit, train, schedule, and lead Catering team
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 3 years of experience
Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role
Previous experience in events and catering required
Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Available to work event‑based hours
Must have excellent communications skills
Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required
Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
About Aramark 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.
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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:
The hourly rate or salary range for this position is $88,000.00 to $100,000.00. 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.
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 built from banquet event orders
Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients’ needs
Train and direct catering employees to ensure catering and events standards are followed ensuring quality in final presentation
Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and handle quality assurance with all requests
Responsible for delivering sales, food, and labor targets and maintaining department budgets
Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staffing and management
Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables
Recruit, train, schedule, and lead Catering team
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 3 years of experience
Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role
Previous experience in events and catering required
Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Available to work event‑based hours
Must have excellent communications skills
Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required
Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
About Aramark 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.
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