Aramark · 2 days ago
Catering Operations Director
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expAramark is a global leader in food and facilities management, dedicated to serving millions of guests every day. The Catering Operations Director will oversee the entire catering operation, including planning, executing events, managing budgets, and ensuring customer satisfaction across multiple units.
ApparelFood ProcessingHealth CareRestaurantsRetail
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Aramark
Aramark provides food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to healthcare institutions and more.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2019-08-19Post Ipo Equity
2013-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
J
John Zillmer
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Bruno
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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