The Catering & Events Director at Southern Methodist University is responsible for planning and leading the entire catering operation across multiple units or in a large account. The Catering & Events Director will be responsible for the Catering team, planning, and completing catering orders and special events. Additionally, the Catering & Events Director will be responsible for the budgets and financial goals of the department.
• Coordinate total catering operations to include duties such as booking events, supervising teams, developing, selecting, and costing menus, pricing, hiring, and departmental administration
• Be responsible for all aspects of preparation, service, and cleanup for multiple catering operations
• Develop and implement catering solutions to meet customers’ needs
• Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport
• Develop and implement annual comprehensive marketing plan for catering, including but not limited to collateral, sales strategies, and marketing budgets
• Establish and implement service and presentation standards for all catering operations, implement processes to ensure compliance and consistency
• Implement new services to support base business growth and client retentions
• Stay ahead of and advise clients, customers and staff on current catering trends and products
• Facilitate the delivery of prepared food built from banquet event orders
• Participate in sales process and negotiations of contracts and assist clients in planning special events
• Train and lead catering employees to ensure catering standards are followed
• Responsible for setting and delivering sales, food, and labor targets
• Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staffing and management
• Responsible for components accounting functions including 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.
• Requires at least 4 years of experience
• Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role
• Previous experience in events and catering required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Strong communication skills
• Available to work event-based hours
• Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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