Director of Catering Operations - Seattle Convention Center

Director of Catering Operations

The Director of Catering Operations is a co-director position across the two facilities at the Seattle Convention Center. The Directors of Catering Operations are responsible for planning and leading the entire catering operation at the facility. The Directors of Catering Operations are responsible for the Catering team as well as planning, and completing catering orders and special events. Additionally, the Director is responsible for the budgets and financial goals of the department.

Compensation : The salary range for this position is $93,000 to $106,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramarks good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

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.

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. 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.

Qualifications : 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. Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required. Excellent written / interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail. Strong digital literacy in Excel, Outlook, Word and other Microsoft Office Suite or related programs. Available to work event-based hours, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays. Complete Washington State Food Worker card, Servsafe Manager, and Alcohol Service Certifications as required.

About Aramark : 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.