The Catering Manager 4 will have oversight of both departments of catering and will build relationships with our clients to grow the business as this will be key aspect of the role. This position should be well versed in sales, team building, organization (detail and scheduling of events), making sure the events are set up and executed perfectly, and communication with the teams and Chefs to ensure flawless execution.

This role also has some responsibility when it comes to ordering and inventory.

The best qualified candidate will have demonstrated knowledge in casual, high volume, fine dining, and banquet management. This candidate must be extremely organized, with strong written and verbal communication skills, strong financial acumen and deep understanding of the technical delivery aspect of catering. The successful candidate will have experience recruiting and training a diverse and talented catering staff and building and mentoring a solid catering team who share the same level commitment and passion to catering: quality presentation, customer service, professionalism. He or she will also possess the ability to multi-task and delegate to coordinate multiple events and utilize a systems-based approach to meet and exceed each event's unique requirements.

The successful candidate will:

• identify and exceed client needs and expectations;
• have demonstrated knowledge of catering and catering logistics, casual and fine dining, and banquet management;
• ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met;
• coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results.
• maintain and improve service levels resulting in increased customer satisfaction;
• ensure all HAACP standards are followed;
• demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• solid organizational and multitasking abilities;
• excellent leadership and team building skills;
• the ability to handle catering at all levels from coffee breaks to executive level events;
• professional demeanor is required.
• strong financial acumen

At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo's Benefits.

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Working for Sodexo:
Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Catering. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry.

Target Salary is 80K

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in catering, food production, or food service management or a related field

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.