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Sodexo is seeking Catering Manager 2 for Berea College in Berea, KY***Relocation is Available*** Berea College is a 3.5M total revenue account located just outside of Lexington and Richmond KY. Account has retail, resident dining, catering and conferences. This position will manage all catering and conference business. Berea is a "work" institution and the employee base is mostly students. Catering takes place both on and off campus, college events as well as private parties. Events can be a small coffee break or a large outdoor picnic for 1000+. The college president entertains frequently, with high level events from small to large. The summer conference business is steady. This position will support growth of both catering and conferences, with a focus on sales. The Catering Manager assists with pricing, menu costing, and billing as needed. Works with clients/customers to arrange and follow through on all catering details and to ensure all special requests are met. Maintains composure in difficult situations. Follows up with clients for feedback after events. Hires, schedules, trains and develops catering staff. Maintains employee and vendor relations to run a successful catering operation. Ensures all HACCP safety protocols are strictly followed by all employees. Establishes operating standards, implements and communicates quality improvements to employees. Meets deadlines and deliverables. Demonstrates eagerness, enthusiasm, optimism, passion, and integrity on the job. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and will have/be:- demonstrated knowledge of catering and catering logistics, casual and fine dining, and banquet management;- creative, has excellent event execution/planning skills, and is visionary in regard to buffet presentations;- excellent interpersonal skills and excels in client/customer, guest, and employee relations;- excellent communication skills;- ability to work independently and with others managers to manage the daily operations of the catering department through direct supervision of non-exempt/hourly employees, including hiring, orientating, scheduling, training, and developing employees;- excellent time management skills, adapts well to dynamic change, and is driven to get the job done with excellence in a timely manner;- high level of integrity and considers the best interest of our employees, clients/customers, and our operation;- experience in high volume activity, employee/staff training, labor management and control systems;- anticipates problems that may affect customer experience and financial requirements and moves quickly to correct them with little or no impact to customer relations or the operation; and - Financial ability to manage and demonstrate proven results with material costs, labor, procurement compliance and controllable expenses.Careers in Universities:Working for Sodexo in Universities allows you to support students on their path to adulthood and academic success. Located on college and university campuses across the country, Sodexo creates clean, safe living and learning environments that inspire and drive success. Student success depends upon so many conditions – when they are well fed, safe, comfortable and learning in a clean, well maintained environment they are more likely to succeed. Working for Sodexo:How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and other career growth opportunities, along with the performance of organizations. We believe it is important for our work to be meaningful to all who contribute to it, and we remain faithful to our mission, our core values and the ethical principles that have guided us since 1966. We support these values and help them thrive in each employee. We strive to make working for Sodexo a genuinely great experience with benefits to promote your professional, personal and financial well-being, and to improve your Quality of Life now and into the future. Our experiences with our over 50 million customers each and every day enable us to develop Quality of Life services that reinforce the well-being of individuals, improving their effectiveness and helping companies and organizations to improve performance … every day. Apply Now!Are you ready to start your Sodexo career? Apply now!
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Sodexo's University's segment is currently seeking an experienced Catering Manager 2 for our long tenured (50+ years) account at Saint Mary of The Wood located in West Terre Haute, Indiana. Relocation Assistance Available! As our Catering Manager you will oversee all aspects of catering operations. Successful candidate will oversees all types of events from a simple coffee drop off to creating larger VIP wedding experiences. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will oversee a catering supervisor and up 30 qualified associates. This position will have the opportunity to be involved in residential dining and will assist in oversight for our lunch and/or dinner services. Keys to success with this position is someone that is creative, client facing and passionate about providing over the top customer service! Heavy catering including weddings, high end events at multiple locations Responsibilities will include: Start to finish catering over-site, working directly with customers and clients, ensuring innovative food presentations, providing top-notch service levels and creating positive and memorable catering experience! The ideal candidate will have experience to include:- Banquet/catering management experience;- Ability to direct and manage multiple priorities;- Excellent interpersonal and client relation skills;- Experience training, mentoring and leading a team;- Experience writing, costing and pricing catering menus;- Experience driving sales and controlling costs;- Marketing experience, preferred, but not mandatory.Check out SMWC: http://www.smwc.edu/
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Are you an experienced Catering Manager or Catering Director that has a passion for high end catering and is looking for an exciting and challenging new position? Look no further!Sodexo has an opportunity for an exceptional seasoned Catering Manager 2 for a Corporate Services account in San Francisco, California.This Catering Director / Manager will oversee an innovative, high-end catering program for high-profile clients as well as oversee the day-to-day catering / technical delivery of all catering. In this position, you will be charged with creating casual, elegant and sophisticated catering experiences that exceed culinary and service expectations while enhancing client program objectives. This position is responsible for the organization and execution of all catering events, management of Sodexo employees, and will work closely with our culinary team. Events range from day to day coffee drop offs, continental breakfast to high end meetings, dinners and receptions. The Catering Director / Manager will focus on execution of events; working closely with the client’s Event Management Department. A strong emphasis will be placed on client and customer engagement, strengthening the catering operations and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the General Manager, the ideal candidate will have:- catering management experience (full event life-cycle), preferably within a high-end hotel setting- proven ability to build/mentor a solid catering team that shares your level of commitment and passion for exceptional catering- proven experience in labor management and control systems- client satisfaction skills; professional demeanor; excellent written and verbal communication skills- ability to multi-task and delegate to coordinate multiple events and utilize a systems-based approach to meet each event’s timelines/specifications and quality of productWorking for Sodexo: Are you ready to start your Sodexo career? Apply Now! How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and other career growth opportunities, along with the performance of organizations. We believe it is important for our work to be meaningful to all who contribute to it, and we remain faithful to our mission, our core values and the ethical principles that have guided us since 1966. We support these values and help them thrive in each employee.
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Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for a Catering Manager 2 to join our team at MA Medical Society -The Waltham Woods Conference Center! This is a fast-paced environment hosting groups ranging in size up to 360 guests for a wide range of services including breakfast, lunch, dinner, AM and PM breaks as well as cocktail receptions with bar service. The Catering Manger 2 will be responsible for a staff or up to 8 employees working various shifts. The Catering Manager 2 works closely with Conference Center staff and reports directly to General Manager. Duties include but not limited to: - Detailing and execution of events- Overseeing set-up and breakdown of events- Menu planning with the culinary staff- Ordering - Must have a working knowledge of MS Word and Excel, will train on other systems including purchasing. This position offers a traditional Business and Industry, predominantly Monday through Friday, schedule, but must be available for some weekends and evenings for catering. Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (first year pro-rated based on date of hire). Medical Benefits beginning date of hire, and 401K with company match eligible. Sound like the opportunity you've been searching for? Apply today to grow with Sodexo, Sodexo leader in Quality of Life Services!
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Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 for Loyola Marymount University located in Los Angeles, CA. Founded in 1911, LMU is a top-ranked Catholic university rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunities for intellectual engagement and real-world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity. Loyola Marymount University offers rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to academically ambitious students committed to lives of meaning and purpose. We benefit from our location in Los Angeles, a dynamic city that brings into sharp focus the issues of our time and provides an ideal context for study, research, creative work, and active engagement. Is this opportunity right for you?At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Catering. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry. Are you the experienced food service manager we’re seeking? We are looking for candidates who can:- identify internal/external customer needs and expectations;- ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met;- educate and develop rapport with internal/external customers and promote partnerships;- promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs; and- coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results. Your success will be measured by your ability to:- maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction;- ensure all HAACP standards are followed; and- demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests. The ideal candidate will have the following:- Solid organizational skills- Excellent leadership/team building skills- The ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives
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Relocation Assistance Available! Sodexo is seeking an experienced Catering Manager 3 for our dynamic catering operations at University of Mary Washington located in Fredericksburg, VA! This position has primary event execution responsibilities for all Campus Catering events, as well as Conference Center and off campus functions. Events include VIP and presidential functions, receptions, banquets, buffet meals, casual and executive boxed lunches, beverage breaks, snack breaks, weddings, and other special events and services. The Catering Manager reports to the Catering Director and works closely with the catering sales team, the culinary team, supervisors, leads, and field catering services team to coordinate the day to day management of event operations. Responsibilities include:- Managing the set-up and execution of all catered events. - Collaborating on event planning with direct reports in sales and culinary functions. - Assisting with pricing, menu costing, and billing as needed. - Working with clients/customers and sales team to arrange and follow through on all catering details and to ensure all special requests are met.- Following up with clients for feedback after events. - Hiring, scheduling, training and developing catering staff. - Maintaining employee and vendor relations to run a successful catering operation. - Ensuring all HACCP safety protocols are strictly followed by all employees.- Assisting the Catering Director with establishing operating standards, implementing quality improvements, and communicating them to employees. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter that demonstrates eagerness, enthusiasm, optimism, passion, and integrity on the job. We are seeking;- Demonstrated hands on experience of catering and catering logistics, casual and fine dining, and banquet management;- Creativity along with excellent event execution/planning skills, a visionary in regards to buffet presentations;- Excellent interpersonal skills and client/customer/guest and employee relations skills;- Excellent communication skills;- The ability to work independently and in concert with co-managers to manage the daily operations of the catering department through direct supervision of non-exempt/hourly employees, including hiring, orientating, scheduling, training, and developing employees;- Experience in high volume activity, employee/staff training, labor management and control systems;- Strong problem solving skills;- A valid drivers license is required We would love to hear from you! Apply today!
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Sodexo is seeking a talented and experienced Catering Manager 3 at a college in Southwestern Pennsylvania, part of PASHHE. This is a potential sale. The Catering Manager reports to the General Manager and works closely with the Executive Chef, catering team, culinary team, marketing team, and supervisors to coordinate the day to day management of event operations. The Catering Manager assists with pricing, menu costing, and billing as needed. Works with clients/customers to arrange and follow through on all catering details and to ensure all special requests are met. Maintains composure in difficult situations. Follows up with clients for feedback after events. Hires, schedules, trains and develops catering staff. Maintains employee and vendor relations to run a successful catering operation. Ensures all HACCP safety protocols are strictly followed by all employees. Establishes operating standards, implements and communicates quality improvements to employees. Meets deadlines and deliverables. Demonstrates eagerness, enthusiasm, optimism, passion, and integrity on the job. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and will have/be:- demonstrated knowledge of catering and catering logistics, casual and fine dining, and banquet management;- creative, has excellent event execution/planning skills, and is visionary in regards to buffet presentations;- excellent interpersonal skills and excels in client/customer, guest, and employee relations;- excellent communication skills;- ability to work independently and with others managers to manage the daily operations of the catering department through direct supervision of non-exempt/hourly employees, including hiring, orientating, scheduling, training, and developing employees;- excellent time management skills, adapts well to dynamic change, and is driven to get the job done with excellence in a timely manner;- high level of integrity and considers the best interest of our employees, clients/customers, and our operation;- experience in high volume activity, employee/staff training, labor management and control systems;- anticipates problems that may affect customer experience and financial requirements and moves quickly to correct them with little or no impact to customer relations or the operation; and - Financial ability to manage and demonstrate proven results with material costs, labor, procurement compliance and controllable expenses.
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Sodexo is seeking an experienced Catering Manager 3 for come to work at a public university in Greater Harrisburg Area. The Catering Manager works closely with the Executive Chef, catering team, culinary team, marketing team, and supervisors to coordinate the day to day management of event operations. Responsibilities include:- Managing the set-up and execution of all catered events.- Collaborating on event planning with direct reports in sales and culinary functions.- Assisting with pricing, menu costing, and billing as needed.- Working with clients/customers and sales team to arrange and follow through on all catering details and to ensure all special requests are met.- Following up with clients for feedback after events.- Hiring, scheduling, training and developing catering staff.- Maintaining employee and vendor relations to run a successful catering operation.- Ensuring all HACCP safety protocols are strictly followed by all employees.- Assisting the Catering Director with establishing operating standards, implementing quality improvements, and communicating them to employees.Our ideal candidate is a self-starter that demonstrates eagerness, enthusiasm, optimism, passion, and integrity on the job. We are seeking;- Demonstrated hands on experience of catering and catering logistics, casual and fine dining, and banquet management;- Creativity along with excellent event execution/planning skills, a visionary in regards to buffet presentations;- Excellent interpersonal skills and client/customer/guest and employee relations skills;- Excellent communication skills;- The ability to work independently and in concert with co-managers to manage the daily operations of the catering department through direct supervision of non-exempt/hourly employees, including hiring, orientating, scheduling, training, and developing employees;- Experience in high volume activity, employee/staff training, labor management and control systems;- Strong problem solving skills;- Catertrax or similar catering program knowledge is a plus.- This is a potential sale.
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Sodexo is seeking an experienced Catering Manager 3 for our dynamic catering operation at Tarleton State University located in Stephenville, TX! Tarleton dining services is focused on growth and providing elite level service to all of our guests. Employee development and engagement is key for this position and the utilization of full time and student staff is a must. Most importantly Tarleton Dining is looking for a passionate, energetic manager that can continue to elevate our program and help achieve our mission of being an elite catering department. This position has event execution responsibilities for Campus Catering events, as well as Conference Caterings and off campus functions. Events include VIP and presidential functions, receptions, banquets, buffet meals, casual and executive boxed lunches, beverage breaks, snack breaks, weddings, and other special events and services. The Catering Manager reports to the General Manager and works closely with the the culinary team, supervisors, leads, and management team to coordinate the day to day management of event operations. Responsibilities include:- Managing the set-up and execution of all catered events.- Collaborating on event planning with direct reports in sales and culinary functions.- Assisting with pricing, menu costing, and billing as needed.- Working with clients/customers and sales team to arrange and follow through on all catering details and to ensure all special requests are met.- Following up with clients for feedback after events.- Hiring, scheduling, training and developing catering staff.- Maintaining employee and vendor relations to run a successful catering operation.- Ensuring all HACCP safety protocols are strictly followed by all employees.- Assisting the Catering Director with establishing operating standards, implementing quality improvements, and communicating them to employees.Our ideal candidate is a self-starter that demonstrates eagerness, enthusiasm, optimism, passion, and integrity on the job. We are seeking;- Demonstrated hands on experience of catering and catering logistics, casual and fine dining, and banquet management;- Creativity along with excellent event execution/planning skills, a visionary in regards to buffet presentations;- Excellent communication skills and client/customer/guest and employee relations skills;- The ability to work independently and in concert with co-managers to manage the daily operations of the catering department through direct supervision of non-exempt/hourly employees, including hiring, orientating, scheduling, training, and developing employees;- Experience in high volume activity, employee/staff training, labor management and control systems;- Strong problem solving skills;Is this opportunity right for you?At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Catering. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry. Careers in Universities:Working for Sodexo in Universities allows you to support students on their path to adulthood and academic success. Located on college and university campuses across the country, Sodexo creates clean, safe living and learning environments that inspire and drive success. Student success depends upon so many conditions – when they are well fed, safe, comfortable and learning in a clean, well maintained environment they are more likely to succeed. Apply Now!
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Do you have a passion for food and strong leadership skills? Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for a Catering Manager 3 to join our team in downtown St Louis, MO. This position will oversee and execute all aspects of catering with one of our premiere Corporate Dining accounts. This position must have excellent customer service skills as well as the ability to manage, direct, and coordinate multiple events throughout the day. This manager will oversee 4-5 direct reports daily, interacting with all levels of employees from executives to production staff. Why apply to this position?- This position offers a predominantly Monday through Friday schedule (with the need to flex as business requires)- This position involves great variety daily- There is a great opportunity to make an impact and build a great team- You’ll report to an experienced and knowledgeable managerWe are seeking Catering Manager candidates with the following in their culinary “toolkits”:- A strong artistic culinary flair – can you impress the top executives in a corporate headquarters environment?- Knowledge of current culinary trends – can you compete with big city food trends and top chefs?- The ability to conduct continuous research – Can you consistently provide sustainable and creative menu options based on national and global food trends?- A strong work ethic – Do you always strive for the best and never cut corners?
