Senior Leader, Catering & Events
Aramark
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Winnipeg • 🇨🇦 Canada
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Senior
About the role
- Lead the development and execution of a five-year regional catering growth strategy for the Western Region.
- Set the vision and strategic priorities for catering and events across all university accounts.
- Champion innovation in menu development, event design, and service models.
- Drive the standardization of regional best practices, processes, pricing, and brand standards across all campuses.
- Expand catering revenue by building partnerships with industry groups, local businesses, associations, event planners, and community organizations.
- Represent the organization at regional events, conferences, and community engagements to promote our capabilities.
- Ensure consistent, high-quality catering and event execution across all campuses.
- Oversee regional financial performance for catering operations, including budget development and forecasting.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Catering Managers and culinary teams across the region.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in catering, hospitality, events, or multi-unit foodservice operations.
- Proven success driving revenue growth, including external or off-site catering business development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams across multiple locations.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin management.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
- Experience working within higher education, corporate catering, or large-scale venue environments is an asset.
- Ability to travel 30% of the time within the Western Region.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Travel opportunities within the Western Region
- Mentorship and coaching from committed leadership
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
budgetingforecastingrevenue growthmenu developmentevent designservice modelscatering operationsmulti-unit foodservice operationsmargin managementcatering business development
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingmentorshipcommunicationrelationship-buildingpresentation skillsinnovationteam leadershipstrategic planningcollaboration