Catering Manager I
Aramark Corporation, Chicago, IL, United States
Job Description
LifeWorks is seeking a
Catering Manager
to lead a premier catering program in an executive setting where luxury, precision, and hospitality excellence are the standard. This role offers the opportunity to create elevated dining experiences for a discerning clientele in a world‑class environment. In this role, you’ll oversee the catering operations for a high‑profile corporate dining account.
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 transparency with its partners, from space design and delivery to marketing of the final, branded product.
Compensation Data
COMPENSATION: The salaried rate for this position is $65,000.00 to $70,000.00.
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.
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 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 and set up of events crafted from banquet event orders
Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients’ needs
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 and provide quality assurance all requests are met prior to event
Responsible for delivering food and labor targets
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 develop team members
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 2 years of experience
Prior experience in a management or supervisory role preferred
Previous experience in events, hospitality and catering preferred
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
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LifeWorks is seeking a
Catering Manager
to lead a premier catering program in an executive setting where luxury, precision, and hospitality excellence are the standard. This role offers the opportunity to create elevated dining experiences for a discerning clientele in a world‑class environment. In this role, you’ll oversee the catering operations for a high‑profile corporate dining account.
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 transparency with its partners, from space design and delivery to marketing of the final, branded product.
Compensation Data
COMPENSATION: The salaried rate for this position is $65,000.00 to $70,000.00.
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.
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 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 and set up of events crafted from banquet event orders
Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients’ needs
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 and provide quality assurance all requests are met prior to event
Responsible for delivering food and labor targets
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 develop team members
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 2 years of experience
Prior experience in a management or supervisory role preferred
Previous experience in events, hospitality and catering preferred
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
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