Catering Manager 1

Sodexo Group; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in catering services is looking for a Catering Manager 1 in Abilene, Texas. This role focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction through effective management of catering initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering a supportive environment for both staff and clients.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Solid organizational skills are essential.
• Professional demeanor required.
• Excellent leadership and team building skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer needs and expectations.
• Ensure all HAACP standards are followed.
• Promote customer/client centered culture.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team building

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexo is #NowHiring our Catering Manager 1 for the Hardin–Simmons University (HSU), a private Baptist university in Abilene, Texas. HSU Dining offers a variety of meal plans and options located throughout campus for students, faculty, staff and guests to enjoy a sit-down meal, a sandwich on the go, or a cup of coffee on the way to class.

Sodexo provides college campuses with facilities and environmental services, and food and nutrition 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.

What You'll Do

What You’ll do:

• Identify customer needs and expectations
• Ensure all HAACP standards are followed
• Ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met
• Educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships
• Coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results
• Maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests
• Promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs

What We Offer

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 You Bring

• Solid organizational skills
• Professional demeanor is required
• Excellent leadership and team building skills
• Ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience