Catering Director: Lead Elite Events & Client Experience

Sodexo; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

SodexoMagic is seeking a Catering Director for Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. You will lead the planning and execution of catering operations to deliver exceptional service and drive business success, combining creativity with practical insights for memorable client experiences.

You’ll manage people, set direction, and deploy resources to achieve operational excellence, including performance evaluations and hiring decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years management experience and related catering/food service experience expected.
• Strong client service orientation with relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee catering events for seamless execution and client satisfaction.
• Motivate, coach, and develop frontline staff to maximize performance.
• Recruit, train, and lead supervisors and frontline employees for operational excellence.
• Collaborate with clients and operations leaders to align goals and deliver tailored catering solutions.
• Develop menus and manage costing to balance creativity, quality and profitability.

Skills

Catering knowledge

Leadership

Client service

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

SodexoMagic is seeking a Catering Director for Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. You will lead the planning and execution of catering operations to deliver exceptional service and drive business success, combining creativity with practical insights for memorable client experiences.

You’ll manage people, set direction, and deploy resources to achieve operational excellence, including performance evaluations and hiring decisions.