Catering Manager 4

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic Catering Manager / Restaurant Manager to join our food service team at Leisure World in Silver Spring, Maryland.  This manager will bring a passion for hospitality and a proven track record in restaurant and catering leadership. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a competitive marketplace, consistently drives brand awareness, and cultivates a loyal and growing customer base through exceptional restaurant and catering service delivery.

• work with customers to plan and cost menus and generate the BEOs (banquet event orders) for all events
• manage all catered events from simple breakfast and lunch set-ups and deliveries to high-end, seated, plated and coursed lunches and dinners, to large picnic/buffet events for several thousand
• motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline (hourly-paid), staff who are dedicated to the catering department
• increase catering sales using innovation, marketing and promotions
• assist in the restaurant operations when catering business is slower
• track all catered events in the CaterTrax software system, which will encompass ordering and invoicing.  

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.

• demonstrated knowledge of catering and catering logistics, casual and fine dining, and banquet management
• excellent event execution/planning skills, and is visionary regarding food presentation 
• excellent client/customer, guest, and employee relations skills as well as stellar verbal and written communication skills
• the ability to work independently and collaboratively with managers, to execute the daily operational goals of the catering department through direct supervision of non-exempt/hourly employees, including hiring, orientating, scheduling, training, and developing employees
• excellent time management skills and the drive to get the job done with excellence in a timely manner 
• the foresight to anticipate problems that may affect customer experience and financial outcomes and the flexibility to quickly correct them with little or no impact to customer relations or operation

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