Lead Catering Operations Specialist

2 months ago


Bethesda, Maryland, United States Aramark Full time
Job Overview

The Lead Catering Operations Specialist plays a crucial role in overseeing and assisting with the planning of catering events across various venues. This position ensures that all catering standards and initiatives are consistently upheld.

Key Responsibilities
  • Fosters a culture of safety, ensuring a work environment where safety is prioritized. Directly manages catering operations, including staff coordination, equipment rental, event setup, food preparation, service, and event breakdown for diverse events.
  • Handles event bookings, menu selection, pricing, and cost management as necessary.
  • Assists in the recruitment process, employee discipline, and performance evaluations.
  • Collaborates with other departments, participates in management meetings, and engages with vendors and key stakeholders.
  • Enhances customer relations by representing the organization at meetings and events.
  • Ensures compliance with sanitation, organization, and safety standards through diligent supervision and checklists.
  • Participates in catering training programs and contributes to the development of training for staff.
  • Supports the implementation of all catering initiatives and guidelines.
At Aramark, we are committed to skill development and achieving excellence in service delivery. Job responsibilities may evolve or new tasks may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications
  • A minimum of two years of operational experience in a hospitality or banquet environment is required.
  • Experience in event booking is preferred.
This position may involve physical activities such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking and standing. Uniforms and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

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.

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