Catering Manager 4

Grow your career and develop a catering team that shares your desire to make a difference! 

Sodexo is seeking a Catering Director (CateringManager 4) for South Dakota State University located in Brookings, South Dakota. Sodexo manages the catering for the entire campus which caters to a wide variety of events, from on-campus meetings, graduations, weddings, VIP events, and much more. The Catering Director will have a strong focus on growth, building a strong relationship with current and potential clients, and overseeing execution of all campus events. 

The successful candidate will:

• coordinate all catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results;
• demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests;
• identify customer needs and expectations;
• coordinate all catering activities, use of BEOs, delegate tasks/coverage, etc.;
• educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships; 
• promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs;
• maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction; and
• ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met.

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.

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

• 3 - 5 years experience as a Catering Manager or Banquet Manager in a high volume environment - college campus, conference centers, banquet venues.
• the ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives;
• solid organizational skills;
• excellent leadership/team building skills;
• professional demeanor is required
• A valid driver’s license is required.
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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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years   

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