A2L Program 2025 - Catering/Premium Services Manager - Seattle Convention Center

Job Description

Aramark’s Accelerate to Leadership (A2L) Program offers early career talent valuable work experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and professional training across a variety of environments and business areas. As a year-long development and training program designed for recent college graduates, A2L provides you with the resources you need to ignite your full potential and launch an accelerated career path at Aramark. 

BENEFITS: Aramark offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources to our benefits-eligible hourly Aramark employees. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Hourly eligible benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.​

COMPENSATION:  The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $70,000.  If both numbers in the range are the same, that is the rate that will be paid.  If there is a lower number and higher number, the pay will depend on factors such as an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

Aramark’s A2L Program is committed to fostering communities rooted in service, inclusion, and shared prosperity, empowering all individuals to make an impact.

Job 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 varies 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 practices 

Qualifications

A2L PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS 

•  To be considered eligible, applicants must graduate between December – August of the current school year for the rising A2L Program class 
• This program will start in July. All degree requirements must be completed prior to the start date of the program (including any final internship requirements). 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Aramark for this position now or in the future 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 

• A degree or background in hospitality, customer service, food service, facilities, operations, or sales 
•  Relevant coursework or work experience 
•  Strong leadership, project management, and execution skills 
•  Great verbal, written, and professional communication skills with teammates, customers, clients, and leadership 
• Dynamic working skills to handle change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment 

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.