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Role Overview
Grow your career and develop a catering team that shares your desire to make a difference!
Sodexo is seeking an experienced Hands-On Catering Manager 3 for Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN. MSU is a 350 acre campus that overlooks the Minnesota River Valley and Mankato is a fast-growing community of 50,000+ just 80 miles south of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Reporting directly to the Resident District Manager, the Catering Director will oversee all Catering activities on campus - up to 40 events per week ranging from daily catering for the college, to high volume - large events, to high end, plated VIP dinners. Role will include interacting with key stakeholders, faculty and staff to share the diversity of catering that Sodexo offers - and overseeing events from start to finish, including follow up.
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What You'll Do
Is this opportunity right for you? The Catering Manager will:
- Review all catering event orders and weekly catering sheets to ensure accuracy.
- Organize events, ensure on-time setup, and ensure employees offer consistently superior service.
- Conduct constant event walk-throughs to evaluate and meet service quality and customer satisfaction.
- Provide ongoing training on proper service techniques, customer service, and organization.
- Conduct pre-shift meetings to ensure organizational efficiency and continuous safety training.
What We Offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring
We are looking for candidates who have:
- 3 - 4 years experience Catering, Event or Banquet supervision managing multiple events per day - Experience in high volume catering - from conference center or hotel banquet background.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent leadership/team building skills and professional demeanor.
- Ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives.
- Professional demeanor is required.
Join a Global Company in our Campus Dining - where you will appreciate work/life balance, following a campus calendar, and be provided opportunities for ongoing growth and career development!
Who We Are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.