Catering Manager

Aramark•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Catering Services Manager is a leadership position which leads all aspects of catering solutions and special events at the location. This position will lead the Catering team to complete events or catering delivery requests in line with customer expectations and service standards. LifeWorks Restaurant Group is a hospitality-driven restaurant company built for the modern workplace. We design and operate chef-led cafés, catering programs, and food experiences that go far beyond transactions, creating moments of connection, culture, and care in everything we do. Rooted in culinary excellence and powered by creativity, LifeWorks brings together food, design, and service to build brands within brands, tailoring each experience to the people and communities we serve. Our work lives at the intersection of hospitality and strategy, elevating everyday dining, strengthening workplace culture, and turning food into a meaningful part of how organizations engage their teams. At LifeWorks, people make the difference. That belief shapes how we lead, how we partner, and how we bring hospitality to life across every café, every campus, and every client relationship.

Requirements

Requires at least 2 years of experience
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

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a management or supervisory role preferred
Previous experience in events, hospitality and catering preferred

Responsibilities

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 and set up of events crafted from banquet event orders
Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients’ needs
Train and lead catering employees to ensure catering and event standards are followed ensuring quality in final presentation
Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and provide quality assurance all requests are met prior to event
Responsible for delivering food and labor targets
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 develop team members
Ensure compliance with all food, occupational, and environmental safety policies