Catering Manager 3

Sodexo Careers•Allentown, PA

13h

About The Position

Muhlenberg College is seeking a dynamic Catering Manager to oversee the Catering Operations and support Resident Dining Operations. Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Strong financial and analytical skills are mandatory for this position. Experience managing a food service team in an education environment is strongly preferred. Exceptional customer relations and team-building skills are a must! Muhlenberg College values the dining program as a critical part of creating a healthy body and facilitating the development of an inquisitive and healthy mind. As part of a successful and active campus community, Muhlenberg dining offers excellent and unique experiences through creative and cultural menu planning, expert food preparation, and innovative presentation. As an important part of the college learning community, Muhlenberg dining incorporates transparent facilities and inviting upscale casual dining opportunities in support of learning and socialization. Muhlenberg Dining takes pride in providing a nutritionally balanced, appealing selection of food to meet the varying needs, desires, and lifestyles of students, faculty, staff, and guests through unique and engaging experiences.

Requirements

Previous experience facilitating communication between sales, culinary, and front-of-house teams to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of all orders, including last-minute needs, efficiently and collaboratively.
Ability to adhere to timekeeping and labor cost control procedures by maintaining staff payroll and schedule in Kronos.
Attention to detail and ability to review all catering event orders and weekly catering sheets to ensure accuracy.
Positive, practical solutions to client queries while adhering to our catering policies and procedures and offering solutions to staff.
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a food service team in an education environment is strongly preferred.
Exceptional customer relations and team-building skills are a must!

Responsibilities

Oversee Sodexo resources, recipes, systems, and use of catering and resident dining programs to direct catering events and oversee meal service in resident dining.
Oversee events for catering and/or conference services.
Works with clients and customers to execute events.
Oversee meal service in resident dining to ensure excellent customer service.
Ensure employees have appropriate equipment, supplies, and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals, cost controls, and deadlines as assigned.
Establish and maintain 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.
Comply with budget requirements by controlling costs (i.e., labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and making adjustments when necessary.
Supervise employees by delegating, assigning, and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards.