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Role Overview

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced and polished **Catering Manager** to lead high-touch, upscale catering operations for one of our most prestigious VIP clients in **New York City** . This is a hands-on, detail-driven role where your passion for hospitality and excellence will shape unforgettable experiences.

You’ll oversee every aspect of catering — from concept and menu development to flawless on-site execution — ensuring seamless coordination between culinary, service, and client teams. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where your leadership, creativity, and attention to detail will directly shape the client experience.

About Us:

At **The Good Eating Company** , we create culinary experiences worth discovering and sharing. In the places where people care about food, we bring the flavors they love to the places they work—making corporate dining simply delicious.

Why Join us?

+ Be part of a company that values culinary creativity and elevated service

+ Work in a vibrant, fast-paced environment with frequent events

+ Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evening events

+ Grow your career with a brand that’s redefining corporate dining

What You'll Do

+ Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of on-site and off-site catering events

+ Serve as the primary liaison for the VIP client, building trust-based relationships

+ Collaborate with culinary leadership to design seasonal, creative, and client-focused menus

+ Manage event logistics including staffing, equipment, timelines, and communications

+ Inspire and train service teams to deliver elevated hospitality and presentation

+ Maintain budget oversight, cost control, and accurate post-event reporting

+ Ensure brand consistency and alignment with The Good Eating Company’s standards

+ Partner with operations and marketing to develop unique activations and experiences

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

+ 5+ years of experience in catering management, hospitality operations, or fine dining leadership

+ Proven success in high-end, client-facing service environments (corporate or luxury hospitality preferred)

+ Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple events simultaneously

+ Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities

+ A refined eye for detail and design — from table settings to guest flow

+ ServSafe certification and familiarity with NYC DOH regulations preferred

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

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degreeor 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

**Location** _US-NY-NEW YORK_

**System ID** _984482_

**Category** _Food Service_

**Employment Status** _Full-Time_

_Exempt_

**Posted Range** _$68600 to $103620_

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

_On-Site_