Join the Sodexo Campus team, where your creativity and leadership will bring campus events to life.
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Sodexo’s Campus Segment is seeking an experienced and dynamic Catering Manager 3 located in Western, NY. In this role, you will be responsible for the organization, coordination, and flawless execution of university, campus, and third-party events. The ideal candidate will have a strong catering background, experience managing upscale and high-profile events, and the ability to plan and execute multiple functions simultaneously.
This is a dynamic opportunity for a creative, customer-focused catering professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional service and memorable dining experiences that bring people together.
Lead and manage all catering operations, including event planning, menu development, logistics, and on-site execution
Collaborate with campus partners, clients, and culinary teams to ensure all events exceed expectations
Manage catering budgets, staffing, and scheduling to ensure operational efficiency and profitability
Oversee setup and presentation to maintain Sodexo’s high standards of service and quality
Train, develop, and mentor catering staff to deliver outstanding guest experiences
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
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:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
3+ years of experience managing catering or events in a hospitality, campus, or hotel environment
Proven track record in planning and executing large-scale and upscale events
Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication, customer service, and team-building abilities
A passion for creativity, innovation, and delivering exceptional guest experiences
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as events require
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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.