Catering Manager 4

Catering Manager – Sodexo Corporate Services | Plano, Tx

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Catering Manager to lead upscale, high-profile events for a prestigious client in Plano, Tx. This role demands a passionate professional with a strong background in luxury catering and event management, capable of coordinating multiple catering functions simultaneously while maintaining a superior level of client service and operational excellence.

This is a "roll-up-your-sleeves" leadership position, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys both the strategic and tactical sides of event execution. Key responsibilities include overseeing catering sales and service, managing food and labor costs, supervising staff, and ensuring all events reflect Sodexo’s high standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

• Oversight of Sodexo resources, systems and use of catering programs to direct daily catering events including food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operations
• Oversight of the sales process for catering and/or conference services. Works with client and customers to design events
• Ensures employees have appropriate equipment, supplies and resources to perform their job, and meet goals, cost controls and deadlines as assigned
• Complies with budget requirements by controlling costs (i.e. labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and making adjustments when necessary
• Supervises employees by delegating, assigning and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards
• Managing food and labor costs and managing daily catering operations
• Flexibility to work varying shifts based on catering business needs

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.

The successful candidate will:

• 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
• 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