Assistant Director of Catering Operations - Seattle Convention Center
Listed on 2026-02-17
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Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Event Manager / Planner, Catering
Title:
Assistant Director of Catering Operations - Seattle Convention Center
Requisition #: 635278
Location:
Seattle, WA, US, 98101
The Assistant Director of Catering Operations assists the Director of Catering Operations across the two facilities at the Seattle Convention Center.
- The Assistant Director of Catering Operations assists with planning and leading the entire catering operation at the facility.
- The Assistant Director of Catering Operations assists with responsibility for the Catering team as well as planning and completing catering orders and special events.
- Additionally, the Assistant Director assists with meeting budgets and financial goals of the department.
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.
For more information about Aramark benefits, Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.
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 applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.
Job 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.
- Contribute to develop and implement annual comprehensive marketing plan for catering, including but not limited to collateral, sales strategies, and marketing budgets.
- Contribute to 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.
- Assists with 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 component's 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.
Qualifications- Requires at least 4 years of catering or similar 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.
- Excellent written/interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail.
- Strong digital literacy in Excel,…
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