Catering Manager 4

MAKING MOMENTS DELICIOUSLY MEMORABLE!

Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for a Catering Manager 4 to join our team at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston MA.

Dana Farber Cancer Institute since its founding in 1947, has been committed to providing adults and children with cancer with the best treatment available today while developing tomorrow's cures through cutting-edge research.

The Catering Manager oversees all catering for Dana Farber.  The catering services we provide range from patient nutrition/drop off catering to high-end events from cocktail receptions, philanthropy events and fundraisers/donor receptions. 

• Detailing to execution of high end events
• Overseeing drop off catering: ensuring on time catering deliveries
• Managing a team of 5 non-union hourly employees to include a catering supervisor
• Working with our Executive Chef on catering menus
• Vendor relations
• Managing room logistics for events
• Interacting with our clients; event negotiations

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.

• Ability to identify customer needs and expectations;
• Ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met;
• Educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships;
• Promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs;
• Ability to coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results.
• Maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction;  
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests. 

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