Catering Manager 4

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

Sodexo at Muhlenberg College is seeking an experienced Catering Director that has a passion for high end catering and is looking for an exciting and challenging new position.

The Catering Director will report directly to the General manager and oversee an Executive Chef, Catering Manager, and a staff of roughly 15 employees. We are looking for candidates with strong high volume catering experience and preferably campus dining experience.

As the Catering Director you will be tasked with the booking, coordination, and execution of catering events. Events can range from the traditional drop-off of coffee/refreshment service to upscale events.  

The successful candidate will be able to work and oversee multiple functions and setups. The candidate will also be responsible for supervising and working with the event staff, making sure events are prepped and ready for the next day. Schedule flexibility is a necessity. 

The best qualified candidate will have the following:

• Hands on Higher Education catering experience
• Experience with both casual and fine dining catering/banquet management
• Prior high volume catering service experience
• Knowledge of catering set up and execution
• Experience writing catering menus
• Knowledge coordinating and executing multiple events daily
• Experience with labor controls, managing catering inventory and using catering software
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• An ability to transform spaces and create an experience for guests
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Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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 - 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.