The Manager, Booking & Event Planner for Sodexo in Milpitas, California oversees the full lifecycle of meeting and event coordination across a dynamic corporate campus. This role manages conference room scheduling, client communication, and event logistics to ensure seamless, professional experiences. The manager partners closely with catering, audiovisual, facilities, and hospitality teams to deliver high‑quality service while maintaining accurate records, billing, and operational workflows. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, exceptional customer service, and the ability to manage multiple events in a fast‑paced environment.
Define and enforce booking, cancellation, and usage policies while serving as the primary liaison for all event requestors
Manage booking systems, calendars, room capacities, and equipment needs to ensure accurate, efficient scheduling
Coordinate room setups, AV/IT support, catering, and day‑of event logistics for seamless execution
Monitor usage data, maintain clean and fully functional spaces, and collaborate with leadership to optimize processes
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.
Experience in event planning, conference services, or hospitality operations
Strong organizational and communication skills to manage complex schedules and client needs
Ability to collaborate effectively with catering, AV/IT, facilities, and other service teams
A customer‑focused, solutions‑driven mindset with the ability to resolve issues quickly and professionally
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