Catering Manager 2

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Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA. This role has oversight of catering activities for a small to mid-size location/unit with $500k-$1M in managed catering volume. This candidate will have a high degree of hands-on involvement in catering events and strong client interaction.

What You'll Do

• Oversight of Sodexo resources, recipes, systems, and use of catering programs to direct daily catering events including; food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operations.
• Oversight of the sales process for catering and/or conference service events. Works with clients and customers to design events.
• Ensures employees have appropriate equipment, supplies, and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals, cost controls, and deadlines as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains a safe work environment including both food and physical safety in order to comply with all regulatory and Sodexo standards in various environments. Drives the Zero Harm mindset.
• 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 standard

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

• Previous experience with large or mid-size operations; banquet experience preferred
• ability to read orders
• liaison between clients and kitchen
• Catering System / POS experience

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 - High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Management Experience - 1 year