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Aramark Corporation

Catering Director

Aramark Corporation, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390

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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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