• Catering Manager 3

    Sodexo (Columbus, OH)


    Role Overview

    **Sodexo Corporate Services** has an exciting opportunity as a **Catering Manager** for **our high-profile client** in **Columbus, Ohio** **.** The ideal candidate will have a **strong catering background and event management** experience with upscale events, and the ability to plan, execute, and coordinate multiple catering functions simultaneously. This position involves a high degree of hands-on involvement in catering events, banquet services and event management. This is a "roll up your sleeves" management position with active operational responsibilities and accountability.

    What You'll Do

    + Oversight of Sodexo catering programs to direct daily catering events including food production, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operations

    + Oversight of the sales process for catering and/or conference services. Works with client and customers to design events

    + Ensures employees have appropriate equipment, supplies and resources to perform their job, and meet goals, cost controls and deadlines as assigned

    + Complies with budget requirements by controlling costs (i.e. labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and making adjustments when necessary

    + Supervises employees by delegating, assigning and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards

    + **Managing food and labor costs and managing daily catering operations**

    + **Flexibility to work varying shifts based on catering business needs**

     

    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

    + The ideal candidate will identify customer needs and expectations, aligning them with The Good Eating Company and client goals

    + Build strong relationships with clients, promoting partnerships and trust

    + Foster a customer-centered culture, striving to exceed client expectations

    + Coordinate unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and monitor results

    + Maintain high service levels, leading to increased customer satisfaction

     

    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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .

     

    Qualifications & Requirements

     

    MinimumEducation Requirement - Associate's Degreeor equivalent experience

     

    MinimumManagement Experience - 2 years

     

    MinimumFunctional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

     

    **Location** _US-OH-COLUMBUS_

    **System ID** _983235_

    **Category** _Food Service_

    **Employment Status** _Full-Time_

    _Exempt_

    **Posted Range** _$47300 to $71390_

    **Company : Segment Desc** _CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)_

     

    _On-Site_