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Catering Director

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Aramark UK

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United States , Jersey City

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Salary:

88000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

LifeWorks is seeking a Catering Director to lead and oversee all aspects of catering operations for a high-volume corporate dining account. This role requires a dynamic leader who can manage logistics, ensure flawless execution, and deliver outstanding service that reflects the LifeWorks standard of excellence.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop and complete catering solutions to meet customers’ needs
  • Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport
  • Deliver consistent quality in planning and carrying out events
  • Facilitate the delivery of prepared food built from banquet event orders
  • Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients’ needs
  • Train and direct catering employees to ensure catering and events standards are followed ensuring quality in final presentation
  • Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and handle quality assurance with all requests
  • Responsible for delivering sales, food, and labor targets and maintaining department budgets
  • Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staffing and management
  • Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables
  • Recruit, train, schedule, and lead Catering team
  • Ensure compliance with all food, occupational and environmental safety policies

Requirements:

  • Requires at least 3 years of experience
  • Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role
  • Previous experience in events and catering required
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Available to work event-based hours
  • Must have excellent communications skills
  • Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required
  • Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
What we offer:
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • work/life resources
  • retirement savings plans like 401(k)
  • paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

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