Job Information
Sodexo Catering Manager 4 in CHICAGO, Illinois
Unit Description
Sodexo Corporate Services has an exciting opportunity as a Catering Manager for a high profile client client in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have a strong catering background and event management experience with upscale/luxury 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.
This position offers a Monday - Friday work schedule!
Key Duties
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 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
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
Why Sodexo?
Vacation, Personal and Sick Time
Medical Benefits beginning date of hire
401K and Roth IRA with company match eligible
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.
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.
Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 3 years
Basic Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in catering, food production, or food service management or a related field
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Location US-IL-CHICAGO
System ID 976867
Category Food Service
Employment Status Full-Time
Posted Range $67300 to $101640
Company : Segment Desc CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)
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