Catering Manager 4

Sodexo•South San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Catering Manager 4 | South San Francisco, CA This account is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business. SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Sodexo. This strategic alliance enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve. Sodexo is seeking an experienced and highly organized Catering Manager to support a high-profile corporate client in South San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in catering and upscale event management, with the ability to plan, execute, and oversee multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. As this client is part of a Global Strategic Account, the Catering Manager plays a critical role in upholding elevated standards, aligning with global expectations, and ensuring a seamless, world-class service experience across all catered functions. This is a hands-on, “roll-up-your-sleeves” leadership role responsible for delivering exceptional service, ensuring flawless event execution, and maintaining high operational standards. The Catering Manager inspires and develops diverse teams, driving financial performance through meticulous planning while shaping a dynamic, modern food program.

Requirements

Ability to identify complex client needs and deliver tailored, high-quality catering solutions that align with corporate culture and global standards.
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to develop trust and promote a collaborative partnership with high-profile stakeholders.
A hospitality-driven approach with a deep commitment to exceeding expectations through meticulous event execution and service.
Proven ability to maintain and elevate service levels, resulting in increased client satisfaction and a Global Strategic Account guest experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of and strict adherence to all HACCP and food safety standards during transport and event service.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and responsiveness to real-time client requests in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or 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

Responsibilities

Leads and manages daily catering operations, logistics, and staff, ensuring every delivery and event is executed with seamless precision.
Oversees the full catering sales and planning process, partnering closely with high-profile clients to design and execute sophisticated, high-quality events.
Ensures the catering team has the necessary tools, resources, and support to consistently meet premium service standards and operational deadlines.
Manages labor and food costs to ensure strict alignment with budget requirements, proactively making adjustments to maintain financial efficiency.
Supervise and guides the catering staff by delegating tasks and setting priorities to maintain "Gold Standard" operating procedures across all functions.
Maintains the high level of flexibility required to support varying event schedules and evolving business needs within a fast-paced corporate environment