Catering Manager 4

Sodexo; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food services is seeking a Catering Director to lead catering operations at a vibrant college campus. This role focuses on driving sales growth, enhancing customer satisfaction, and overseeing all catering activities, from daily services to large events. With a commitment to quality and community well-being, the ideal candidate will foster strong relationships with clients and staff, ensuring exceptional service delivery. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your career growth and personal well-being.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3 years of management experience in catering or food service management.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results.
• Promote a customer-centered culture and exceed client expectations.
• Oversee all catering activities from planning to execution.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Customer Service Skills

Team Building Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Role Overview

Grow your career and develop a catering team that shares your desire to make a difference!

Sodexo is seeking a Catering Director for The University of Alabama Birmingham, an urban college campus that cares about its students, faculty, and the community, located in Birmingham, Alabama! Reporting directly to the Resident District Manager, the Catering Director will oversee all catering activities on campus - ranging from daily catering for the college, to high volume - large events, to high end, plated VIP dinners. The Catering Director will have a strong focus on growth and will include interacting with key stakeholders, building a strong relationship with current and potential clients, faculty, and staff to share the diversity of catering that Sodexo offers, and overseeing events from start to finish, including follow-up. Sodexo 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.

Incentives
Relocation Assistance Available

What You'll Do

• Coordinate all catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results;
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests;
• Identify customer needs and expectations;
• Coordinate all catering activities, use of BEOs, delegate tasks/coverage, etc.;
• Educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships;
• Promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs;
• Maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction; and
• Ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met.

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;
• Excellent leadership/team building skills;
• The ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives; and/or
• Professional demeanor is required.

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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in catering, food production, or food service management or a related field