CAtering Manager @ Anaheim Convention Center

ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment:

The Sports and Entertainment division within ARAMARK Corporation serves more than 200 premier stadiums, arenas, convention centers and concert venues.  Since 1975 we've created culinary memories throughout the United States.  The secret to our success is that we start with great food and a well managed facility.  We understand that ensuring a memorable experience for our customers goes far beyond the food we serve. 

We are currently seeking a Catering Manager for the ARAMARK operation at Anaheim Convention Center, located in Anaheim CA.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure successful operations of catering functions including labor, cost control, preparation, transportation, setup, operation and clean up of all levels. 
• To hire, train and schedule all catering staff and managers and is actively involved in the development of existing catering staff service techniques and menu presentation. 
• To ensure compliance with policies, procedures, guidelines and standards in maintaining effective customer support and meeting financial goals and budget. 
• Previous catering and banquet experience required, be a multi-tasker and with a comprehensive knowledge of MS Office applications such as CaterMate, Kronos, CBORD.
• Interacts and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels with client organization.
• May participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts. 
• Assist in developing realistic and accurate operation forecasts while directing the purchasing, receiving, storing and preparing of food and other related products. 
•  Seeks opportunities to implement new products and services to support Base Business Growth and client retention.

• Bachelor's Degree required; Marketing or Business highly desirable 
• Minimum 3 years experience in high volume catering or banquet environment required
• Organized, effective in interacting with a variety of levels and types of internal and external guests.
• Union experience required.
• Candidates must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as necessary.