Catering Manager 3

Join Our Team as a Catering Manager at HCA’s Main Campus in Nashville, TN!

Are you looking for a great place to work? Sodexo’s Corporate Services team is seeking a skilled Catering Manager 3 to oversee an innovative, high-end catering program at the Hospital Corporation of America’s (HCA) main campus, located across from Centennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee.  

Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), the largest for-profit healthcare provider in the US, offers a unique career opportunity for you to partner within and join our growing nationwide HCA portfolio of business. 

About the Role:

As the Catering Manager 3, you will:

• Oversee catering operations for four buildings on campus.
• Manage various levels of catering events, from simple breakfasts and box lunches to buffets and large events.
• Handle high-end catering for VIPs, including plated meals and smaller, exclusive events.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients to grow the business.
• Be well-versed in sales, team building, and event organization.
• Ensure flawless execution of events through effective communication with teams and chefs.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and cost control.
• Supervise approximately 10 hourly employees, including hiring and training staff.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge in casual, high-volume, fine dining, and banquet management.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of the technical aspects of catering.
• Experience in recruiting, training, and mentoring a diverse and talented catering staff.
• Ability to multi-task, delegate, and coordinate multiple events.
• A systems-based approach to meet and exceed each event’s unique requirements.

If you are passionate about quality presentation, customer service, and professionalism, and you thrive in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!

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.  This position offers 15 days paid vacation, 3 personal days and 8 holidays.

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

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