Catering Director - Sodexo

Role Overview:

Working together, supporting your team, and reaching for the best in a high-volume, high-paced environment is second nature to you.

 

Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager for a University in Suburban Maryland. This role provides supervision for catering services at the account to ensure client satisfaction and retention for the Company. The Catering Manager will oversee a highly complex and high volume of catering sales and contribute to account revenue and operating profit contribution through the implementation of services and the creation of opportunities for growth. 

 

What You'll Do:

• Oversee Sodexo resources, recipes, systems, and use of catering programs to direct daily catering events including; food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operations.
• Oversee the sales process for catering and/or conference services. Works with clients and customers to design events.
• Ensure employees have appropriate equipment, supplies, and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals, cost controls, and deadlines as assigned.
• Establish and maintain a safe work environment including food and physical safety to comply with all regulatory and Sodexo standards in various environments. Drives the zero-harm mindset.
• Comply with budget requirements by controlling costs (i.e. labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and making adjustments when necessary
• Supervise employees by delegating, assigning, and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards

What We Offer:

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.

What You Bring:

• Hands on Higher Education catering experience
• Experience with both casual and fine dining catering/banquet management
• Prior high volume catering service experience
• Knowledge of catering set up and execution
• Experience writing catering menus
• Knowledge coordinating and executing multiple events daily

Who We Are:

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

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