Catering Manager 2

Working together, supporting your team, reaching for the best in a high-volume, high paced environment is second nature to you.

Sodexo is seeking a Director of Catering for American University Washington College of Law located in beautiful Georgetown, Washington DC.  Do you have attention to detail and love having creative freedom when planning events?  Then AU WCL Catering is looking for you! Join an dynamic staff, and help lead a team that brings joy to guests daily.  We are looking for an energetic, detail oriented leader to manage events. High end catering knowledge and extensive experience is a plus! AU WCL is growing and our team is looking to add top talent.  You don't want to miss this opportunity to have a work life balance, flexible schedule and hands on approach to creating the best catering in the DC Metro.  

Responsibilities:

• Maintains and develops client relationships and client satisfaction for catering services to ensure account retention.
• Fulfills contractual obligations to the client.
• Plans projects, including defining objectives, methods, timetables and budget to support client and Sodexo strategic plan.
• Accountable for the execution of service quality by maintaining the highest level of delivery.
• Promotes and supports workplace diversity initiatives.
• Directs daily operations of catering services to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals and deadlines.
• Directs catering operations including waited table service, bars, continuous break stations and buffet lines.
• Plans, advises and assists with menu options and selection and provides job quotes for special services or sales.
• Ensures the quality of catering operations, including dishware, linens, food and beverage items, preparing alcoholic beverages to standards, complying with all sanitation guidelines and maintaining area in accordance with state health standards.
• Probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues, using appropriate Sodexo resources when necessary.
• Supervises day-to-day work activities by delegating authority, assigning and prioritizing activities and monitoring operating standards.
• Manages by providing positive and constructive feedback to employees in order to reward, coach, correct and motivate.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as Sodexo/client policies and procedures (e.g. quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel).
• Establishes a safe work environment for employees by providing safety-related training and equipment maintenance and by ensuring compliance with Sodexo safety and loss prevention programs and with standards.
• Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to employees.
• Ensures certifications are current for facilities.

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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.

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED

Basic Management Experience - 1 year

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