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[Apply on Aramark’s careers site →](https://aramarkcareers.com/UnitedStates/job/Tampa-Catering-Director-FL-33602/1448280600/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Aramark](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/) / Catering Director ## Job description ### Job Description LifeWorks Restaurant Group crafts thoughtful, chef-led dining and hospitality experiences designed around the people and places we serve. From the first conversation, our teams work as true partners with our clients, shaping everything from the design of a space to the way the experience comes to life. We craft thoughtful, elevated experiences that leave people more inspired, more connected, and genuinely cared for. LifeWorks Restaurant Group is part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group. Learn more at lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com. Imagination Well Served. #LifeWorksRestaurantGroupHome - LifeWorks Restaurant Group Management position, responsible for developing and executing catering solutions to meet customer needs. Facilitate the delivery of prepared food created from an event-specific work order or in a room service environment. ### Job Responsibilities Leadership: Ensure catering operations connect to the Executional Framework. Deliver consistent quality in planning and execution of events. Demonstrate established company solutions to ensure consistency, quality and efficiency within consumer driven offerings. Lead catering team to ensure quality in final presentation of food. Train and lead employees to ensure knowledge of food menus and promotional calendars. Model and reinforce Aramark's mentor process. Reward and recognize employees. Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback. Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles. Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, schedules and performance data. ### Client Relationship Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually effective business relationships. Demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model. Implement communication strategy as provided by marketing team in order to build catering revenue. ### Financial Performance Responsible for delivering food and labor targets. Develop and execute strategies to achieve catering revenue forecasts. ### Efficiency Responsible for executing catering events of wide-ranging size and scope, including staffing and management. Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables. Coordinate activities with other departments as appropriate. ### Compliance Ensure compliance with Aramark food, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations. Follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour. ### Qualifications An approved catering qualification at diploma/degree level and /or 2-5 years industry experience, 2 of which were at management or department head level with a strong background in a high-volume hospitality, conference and banqueting operation. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Strong hotel or restaurant background would be very important for this role as well as a background in industrial catering. Demonstrates excellent people management skills with experience of managing large teams of staff. A passion for food and service and the ability to innovate in this area. A high degree of knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCP. The ability to manage in a diverse and pressurized environment with a focus on client and customer services. Commercially focused, experience with budgets and a proven ability to achieve stretching commercial targets. Actively seeks change, a self-motivator and is ready to challenge in the interest of continuous improvement 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](http://www.aramarkcareers.com) or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 10, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 10, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Tampa, FL, US[Apply on Aramark’s careers site →](https://aramarkcareers.com/UnitedStates/job/Tampa-Catering-Director-FL-33602/1448280600/) ## Hiring at Aramark - Open jobs: 7,539 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 13, 2026 [All Aramark jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Aramark ### [Catering Manager I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/2cb556d4235a0e23201d/) Tampa, FL, US ### [Catering Services Worker - Tampa Convention Ctr](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/0b0fd9fa82e63334b325/) Tampa, FL, US ### [Catering Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/64ed4a5cffc4782e6e54/) Vermillion, SD, US ### [Catering Director - NC A&T University](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/c8be0b72c850a737b69d/) Greensboro, NC, US ### [Catering Director - University at Albany](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/da65d2a2bfd40b7b333f/) Albany, NY, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Complex Director of Catering Sales](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loews/jobs/70c97f2476d0b01a5e0e/) Loews · Arlington - Live! by Loews, TX ### [Sales & Catering Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/boyd-gaming/jobs/b20cd5455df0c16744ae/) Boyd Gaming · Las Vegas, United States ### [Director of Catering - Franchise](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/jobs/23621ec59cac051e6917/) Hilton Worldwide Holdings · Santa Fe, NM, United States ### [Assistant Director of Catering - Hilton Boston Park Plaza](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/jobs/2cc9ca905f2fda042cce/) Hilton Worldwide Holdings · Boston, MA, United States ### [Catering Clerk - Alexandria, VA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/albertsons/jobs/af56cdc9284761c2ece9/) Albertsons · Alexandria, VA, United States [Jobs in Tampa, FL](/locations/us/fl/tampa/)[Jobs in Florida](/locations/us-fl/)[Executive & Management jobs](/functions/executive-management/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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