Catering Director

As Catering Director for Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, you will lead all aspects of catering operations for a university campus, including menu planning, event execution, and financial performance. You will oversee a team, ensure exceptional guest service, and maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. Partner with campus stakeholders to plan events, manage budgets, control inventory, and optimize labor. You'll champion Aramark's culture of service, teamwork, and inclusivity while driving continuous improvement and staff development in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day campus catering operations, ensuring excellent service and event execution
• Plan menus and events in collaboration with campus clients and internal stakeholders
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and P&L to meet financial targets
• Oversee staffing, training, scheduling, and performance of catering team members
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Maintain inventory, ordering, and cost controls to optimize profitability
• Drive continuous improvement in service, quality, and operational efficiency
• Foster a culture of teamwork, inclusivity, and guest-focused hospitality
• Resolve client issues and feedback promptly to ensure satisfaction
• Coordinate logistics for multiple simultaneous events in a fast-paced environment

Required Skills

• Catering operations management
• Menu planning and development
• Event planning and coordination
• Food safety and sanitation
• Budgeting and P&L management
• Inventory and cost control
• Staff leadership and scheduling
• Vendor and client relations
• Hospitality customer service
• Health and safety compliance