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Are you an experienced Catering Manager that has a passion for customer service? Look no further! **Relocation Assistance Available for this position!** Sodexo's Universities segment has an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent as the Catering Manager 3 for our long tenured account at University of St. Francis located in Joliet, IL (Joliet is 40 miles southwest of Chicago). We are seeking a hands on leader who will oversee all catering operations, manage all internal and external catering for this campus including all of the President and Board events. This position will also gain experience in other areas we service on campus including some management in their dining room and in their Bistro Cafe. The successful candidate:- Has previous success in high volume catering/banquet environment, organizing and executing all catering events and ability to train and motivate a food service staff;- Demonstrates high energy, is creative and imaginative with an eye for detail;- Has a passion for upholding exceptional service standards;- Has strong organizational and trouble shooting skills and will be responsible to evaluate and improve upon existing practices;- Has previous success organizing and executing all catering events and ability to train and motivate a food service staff;- Has demonstrated knowledge in casual, fine dining, and/or banquet management;- Has experience in writing, costing and menu development;- Additional skills include experience with staff training, labor management and control systems.Check out what University St. Francis has to offer: http://www.stfrancis.edu/ Come and help us celebrate the 100 year anniversary located just 30 minutes southwest of Chicago. APPLY TODAY!
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Relocation assistance is available with this opportunity! Sodexo Campus Services is seeking a Catering Manager for Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Enrollment is about 1350 with 950 on meal plans. The successful candidate would maintain a close relationships with client, staff and students. For this position a solid retail background would be valuable, in addition to catering experience. This position requires strong leadership skills. This position will work close with Chef manager for all food production needs as well as the Board manager for staffing. They will supervise up to 20 Sodexo employees. This position will work a varied schedule due to catering events. The successful candidate:- Demonstrates high energy, is creative and imaginative with an eye for detail;- Has a passion for upholding exceptional service standards;- Has strong organizational and trouble shooting skills and will be responsible for evaluating and improving existing practices;- Has previous success organizing and executing all catering events;- Has demonstrated knowledge in casual, fine dining, and/or banquet management;- Has experience in writing, costing and menu development;- Additional skills include experience with managing and developing a staff of 10 – 20 Sodexo non-union employees. The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of food or culinary lead/supervisory experience with a focus on catering, a strong working knowledge of food production operations, ability to motivate employees, as well as excellent leadership and customer service skills.
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Sodexo has a potential opening for a Catering Manager 3 at Bridgewater State University. This is a great opportunity for advancing your career. Bridgewater State University is a class 270-acre campus just 30 minutes from Boston and Providence that offers more than 90 areas of Study. Since its founding in 1840, Bridgewater State has remained steadfast in its commitment to empower individuals and instill in its community an abiding desire to advance the public good. The rigorous and dynamic academic environment encourages students and faculty to develop their strengths and become leaders in their fields. At the same time, BSU strives to lead by example. As the university continues to build momentum, they continuously reinvest in the success of students and the region. The Catering Manager is tasked with supporting a 30+ year partnership with an established yet evolving program and continuing to drive innovation, engagement and satisfaction through a food forward approach. Additionally, the Catering Manager should possess excellent written and verbal communications skills and have the ability to interact in a positive manner with employees, guests and clients at all levels of each respective organization. The successful candidate is preferred to have prior experience in a diverse and dynamic higher-ed environment. We are looking for candidates who will:- have oversight of day-to-day operations;- deliver high quality food service;- achieve company and client financial targets and goals;- develop and maintain client and customer relationships;- develop strategic plans;- create a positive environment; and- ensure Sodexo and client standards are met.The ideal candidate:- Has a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills, as well as previous retail leadership level experience;- Has the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;- Financial ability to manage and demonstrate proven results with material costs, labor, procurement compliance and controllable expenses.- Can demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and- Can demonstrate working knowledge of Drive, Market Connection (TMC), Labor management (Kronos), E-vision, UFS (financial systems) and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience.
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Sodexo is seeking an experienced Catering Manager 3 at the National Life Group Cafe in Montpelier, VTCatering Manager candidates must understand the importance of providing excellent customer experiences every time and will be capable of making decisions that best reflect the food services at National Life Group. The Catering Manager will manage all aspects of catering for a corporate client utilizing Sodexo web based catering order platform. Manages Assists with oversight of the cafeteria operations, marketing and event planning for both catering and retail operations. Trains staff on exceptional customer service and etiquette with both fine dining and cafeteria customer engagement. Manage multiple clients with different types of events ranging from BBQ for 2000 to executive dinners for 20-200. Must be comfortable with digital technology including utilizing catering event systems, POS systems, social media and mobile wallet technologies. Functions as the General Manager when GM is not there . 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 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;- 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.
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Sodexo is seeking an experienced Catering Manager 4 for our operations at Troy University located in Troy, AL.** RELOCATION ASSISTANCE & SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED! ** Troy University Dining Services is looking for the right person to lead our premiere catering department. This position must be an expert in the planning and execution of catered events varying from plated meals to coffee service along with 32 sky boxes. The ideal candidate will have outstanding client relations skills, will have the ability to build long lasting relationships, will bring structure and organization, and will have the ability to create standardized operating procedures for events on and off site. The candidate must understand and teach the importance of physical and food safety. Troy University 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 we are looking for a passionate, energetic leader that can continue to elevate our program and help achieve our mission of being an elite catering department. The Catering Manager 4 will be responsible for client contact, event dining planning, pricing, negotiation, coordination and implementation of catered dining arrangements. Position includes responsibility for catering revenue growth, exceptional customer service, and exceeding customer and client expectations in the area of catering services. 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- Professional demeanor is requiredCareers 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.
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Sodexo is seeking an experienced Catering Manager 4 for our Catering operations at Belmont University located in Nashville,TN. Belmont University Dining Services is looking for a Experience leader to lead our premiere catering department. This position must be an expert in the planning and execution of catered events varying from plated meals to coffee service to high level VIP events. The ideal candidate will have outstanding client relations skills, will have the ability to build long lasting relationships, will bring structure and organization, and have the ability to strive for excellence. Belmont University 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 we are looking for a passionate, energetic leader that can continue to elevate our program and help achieve our mission of being an elite catering department. The Catering Manager 4 will be responsible for client contact, event dining planning, pricing, negotiation, coordination and implementation of catered dining arrangements. Position includes responsibility for catering revenue growth, exceptional customer service, and exceeding customer and client expectations in the area of catering services. 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- Professional demeanor is requiredCareers 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.
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Sodexo is seeking an experienced Catering Manager 4 for Brandeis University. Brandeis University located in Waltham, MA There is no other place like Brandeis. As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries.Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Brandeis Dining is recruiting a strong catering leader to join our team. Experience working in a union environment is a plus. Kosher experience desired, but not required. As our Catering Director, 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 approximately 4 supervisor and a very strong catering staff. Keys to success with this position is someone that is creative, a great communicator, able to grow the business, client facing and passionate about providing over the top customer service! 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;
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Do you have a passion for food and strong leadership skills? Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for a Catering Manager 4 to join our team in Downtown Chicago. Sodexo Corporate Services has a great opportunity for a creative and detail oriented Catering Manager. This position will oversee daily operations of a $3.5M account focusing on Catering and Conference Center logistics. We a seeking a passionate, hands-on manager who can build and grow this new piece of business. Seeking an experienced leader with a catering and culinary background preferred and the ability to engage front line teams to drive performance. This position must have excellent customer service skills as well as the ability to manage, direct, and coordinate multiple events throughout the day. Why apply to this position?- This position offers a predominantly Monday through Friday daytime 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- Sodexo provides unparalleled opportunities for career advancement; this position can facilitate promotions in the future- You’ll have independence and autonomy- You’ll report to an experienced and knowledgeable managerYou possess the following:- A financial acumen for managing the budget, staffing & client relations- Experience managing culinary operations with accountability - An ability to demonstrate excellence in client and customer relations, team motivation- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to motivate employees to bring their best everyday- The skills to embrace a team-based culture that values partnership, collaboration and innovationDuties include:- Managing the daily catering, food service logistics - Ensuring Sodexo Culinary Standards - Labor and food cost control- Client catering- Innovating and finding savings - Menu planning- Inventory Management- Coaching, training and development of the culinary staff- Financial Responsibility (P&L, food and labor cost)
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We are the Communities we serve! This account is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business. Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve! SodexoMAGIC is a joint Sodexo/ Magic Johnson venture and we are thrilled to be celebrating our 10-year anniversary together this year! SodexoMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers. SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments: Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities. Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a Chef located in East Rutherford, NJ. This position will supervise 4 Sodexo frontline (hourly) union employees and report into a General Manager. This individual will be responsible for roughly $900K in annual managed volume and oversee the cafeteria and catering departments. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who will:- manage the daily food production including production planning and control- ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality- manage food costing, controls and compliance- develop menus and manage inventory- have high expectations for customer service and quality of food- have the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees- have a passion for food and innovation The SodexoMAGIC partnership represents the union of two global brands that operate at peak performance. Sodexo, a long-standing leader in “quality of life solutions” around the globe, and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the brainchild of NBA all-star Earvin Magic Johnson, who literally took the game to new heights. To learn more about SodexoMAGIC and read a message from Earvin “Magic” Johnson himself click here.#LI
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Sodexo is seeking an HOURLY Chef for Fairbanks Hospital located in Indianapolis, IN. The Chef will oversee all food programs including catering at the account. Fairbanks is a world-class, evidence-based drug and alcohol addiction services. We treat you or your loved one with scientifically supported treatments like MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment), innovative treatments such as our Origins Women’s Trauma program, specialized young adult programs, group therapy and a variety of available inpatient, outpatient and long-term residential programs. As experts in recovery, our skilled, licensed staff provides the proven, personalized treatment programs you need to live in recovery. There is Hope. Recovery is Possible. Is this opportunity right for you?Are you an experienced chef ready to take your career to the next level? At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry. We are looking for candidates who will:- manage the daily food production including production planning and controls;- ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality;- manage food costing, controls and compliance;- develop menus and manage inventory;- have high expectations for customer service and quality of food;- have the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees;- have a passion for food and innovation;- have knowledge of special diets and allergens; and- knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) is preferred. The ideal candidate has:- a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;- excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies;- previous experience working in a high volume facility; and- strong management skills.
