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Company Name: Sterling Org Approximate Salary: Not Specified 
Location: Manchester, New Hampshire Country: United States
Industry: Food Service Position type: Full Time
Experience level: 5+ Education level: Bachelor's Degree


ID 10173 Company Web Site: aramark.taleo.net/careersection/2/moresearch.ftl?lang=en
Short Description:
Catering Director
Long Description:
ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine's 2008 list of "America's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. ARAMARK also ranked first in its industry in the 2007 FORTUNE 500 survey. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 260,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com

When it comes to on-campus dining, facilities services, sport arenas and conference center services, ARAMARK is the real head of the class. Partnering with close to 600 colleges and universities throughout the United States, we strive to provide the best residential, retail, and catering options, service and facilities for students, faculty and administrator. Our programs are second to none in their innovation, excellence and results. As part of our commitment, we are determined to build and develop the best team of professionals in the industry - people who aren't afraid of spearheading change, who know how to lead and who appreciate endless opportunity.

As the Catering Director you will supervise total catering operations to include such duties as booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing, arranging for temporary help and equipment rental. You will supervise the preparation and service of food and refreshments, as well as clean-up. The Catering Director directly supervises catering employees with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance reviews and initiating pay increases.

Qualifications
Ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree or related experience. 4-6 years of experience in hospitality industry including 3 years of catering management is required. Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and audio-visual equipment experience is key. The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean-up is also essential.