Catering Manager

Overview

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. As a Catering Manager with The Good Eating Company, you’ll lead and execute catering events with hands‑on involvement, ensuring exceptional service and seamless operations. Your expertise in event management will drive the success of multiple catering functions in a dynamic, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves environment where leadership and attention to detail directly impact the client experience.

• Oversee daily catering operations, including food production, inventory, deliveries, invoicing, and procurement using The Good Eating Company’s systems and resources.
• Manage the sales process for catering and conference services, collaborating with clients to design and execute events.
• Ensure staff have the necessary equipment, supplies, and resources to meet goals, cost controls, and deadlines.
• Control costs within budget (labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and adjust as necessary to stay on target.
• Lead and mentor a team of employees, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and meet the high standards required for each event.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working varying shifts to meet the dynamic needs of the catering business.

• 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.

• 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.
• A valid driver’s license.

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 s 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.

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Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED