Catering Services Coordinator -- Rock Dining -- Slippery Rock University

About the position

Time to step up your career! This is your moment to shine and lead the way for others too. The Catering Services Coordinator is responsible for supervision and supporting the Catering Director in planning catering events of varying sizes and levels in both central and satellite locations. Ensures that all catering brand standards and initiatives are consistently achieved.

Responsibilities

• Develops and is accountable for a safety culture that creates a work environment where no one gets hurt.
• Directly supervises catering operations including such duties as coordination of staff and rental equipment, set-up, preparation, service, and breakdown of catered foods, beverages, and events of varying size and complexity.
• Booking events, selecting and costing menu items, and pricing as needed.
• Assists with hiring, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Coordinates activities with other internal departments.
• Participates in management team meetings.
• Collaborate with vendors and key service users within client organization.
• Facilitate external customer relations; represents Aramark and the client at all meetings and events.
• Ensures that appropriate sanitation, organization, and safety standards are met using checklists, hands-on supervision, and follow-up.
• Participates in all catering training programs; helps to develop and implement training programs for hourly, part-time, and student employees.
• Aid in implementation and adherence to all Aramark Catering initiatives and guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years operational experience in a hotel/banquet setting required.
• Prior experience with booking of events preferred.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal situations.
• Strong organizational skills.