Catering Manager 2 - Campus Dining - Sodexo

Unit Description

Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals.

Relocation Assistance Available 

Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 - Campus Dining for McNeese State University located in Lake Charles, LA. McNeese State University is a public University founded in 1939. McNeese State University consists of 79 buildings over approximately 1,560 acres. The 121-acre main campus, dotted with live oak trees and azaleas, features approximately 51 buildings including the three original structures – Kaufman Hall, Ralph O. Ward Memorial Gym (the Arena), and Francis G. Bulber Auditorium.   

Our successful candidate will have proven leadership experience, excellent customer service, promote a customer/client centered culture and promote partnerships. Knowledge of menu planning, culinary innovation, and the ability to coordinate catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results is preferred!

The successful candidate will:

• identify customer needs and expectations; 
• ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met; 
• educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships; 
• promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs;
• coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results. 
• maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction; 

• ensure all HAACP standards are followed; and/or 
• demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests. 

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• solid organizational skills;
• excellent leadership/team building skills;
• the ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives; and/or
• professional demeanor is required.

Learn more about McNeese State University at https://www.mcneese.edu/ Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.   Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Food Service Management and Catering positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Campus, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs.Working for Sodexo:Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. 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.

What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED

Basic Management Experience - 1 year

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.