Catering Manager and Corporate Food Service (70302795)

Sodexo Canada Ltd•Brampton, ON

12d•CA$70,000 - CA$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Corporate Division has an exciting opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Catering Manager and Food Service in a dynamic, corporate, Monday to Friday environment in Mississauga, ON. At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Requirements

5+ years of Catering Manager/Food Service leadership experience in a multi-outlet operation.
Extensive Conference Services and high-end Catering experience, preferably in a large-scale hotel or conference centre.
Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, analyze financial data, and drive profitability.
Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
A passion for culinary excellence and a keen understanding of trends in the food and hospitality industry.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate large teams.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering unparalleled service.
Effective problem solver.
Safety-first mindset.

Nice To Haves

Post Secondary education in Hospitality Management or Business Administration is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of our on-site client service operation, from overseeing day-to-day activities to shaping long-term strategies.
Provide local leadership and strategic direction to build client relationships with focus on innovations and new business opportunities to enhance profitability.
Develop a local business strategy in line with current and emerging client needs that is aligned with overall operations strategy.
Ensure delivery of contract services are aligned to the Service Level Agreement(s) and standards as required.
Carry out regular contract performance audits and internal compliance audits to support the delivery of Sodexo compliance objectives.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, innovations and service enhancements to drive client engagement and remain ahead of industry trends.
Lead by example; inspire your employees to follow your own actions.
Lead a team of 10+ employees.
Manage employee relations including the ability to manage diverse teams.
Ability to work collaboratively with and build positive relationships.
Lead full HR life cycle (recruitment, onboarding, training, performance, recognition, engagement, career development, etc.) for assigned site.
Organization, planning and monitoring of employee daily activities.
Develop new and emerging business solutions for continuous growth and effective day-to-day operations.
Create and analyze budget/P&L statements.
Achieve financial goals through daily analysis of key KPI’s of business operations and monthly business reviews.
Proactive planning of future business growth plans, including expansion of scope of services.
Ensure that the site is compliant at all times for services delivered within scope, and ensure the rigorous means of recording these elements are maintained and regularly reviewed.
Foster a strong health and safety culture, for our employees and our clients and customers.
Lead diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Advocate for corporate social responsibility.
Drive creative innovation, ability to drive change.
Desire for continuous improvement and growth in compliance with operating standards.
Ensure unparalleled levels of guest satisfaction by maintaining high standards of service.
Collaborate with support teams to develop and implement strategies to drive client engagement and revenue growth.
Embody Sodexo’s core values: Service Spirit, Spirit of Progress and Team Spirit.
Directs business practices that uphold Sodexo’s mission and values.