Catering Manager 4

Sodexo Careers • Detroit, MI

14d

About The Position

SodexoMagic is seeking a Catering Director for Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. SodexoMagic manages the catering for the entire campus, which caters to a wide variety of events. This senior-level Catering Manager will oversee all catering operations on campus and will be responsible for all innovative event concepts, partnerships, and will oversee all aspects of our catering program. SodexoMagic provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment. 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. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

Requirements

• 3 - 4 years experience Catering, Event or Banquet supervision managing multiple events per day.
• Experience in high volume catering - from conference center or hotel banquet background.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership/team building skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to handle catering at all levels
• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years o f experience in catering, food production, or food service management or a related field

Responsibilities

• Review all catering event orders and weekly catering sheets to ensure accuracy.
• Organize events, ensure on-time setup, and ensure employees offer consistently superior service.
• Conduct constant event walk-throughs to evaluate and meet service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Provide ongoing training on proper service techniques, customer service, and organization.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings to ensure organizational efficiency and continuous safety training.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance is available
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees