Catering Manager — Lead Client Experience & Events

Sodexo; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Well-

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo at Wayne State University in Detroit is seeking a Catering Manager 3 to lead planning and execution of catering operations, delivering exceptional client experiences and driving growth. You will mentor frontline staff, develop menus with costing, collaborate with clients and operations leaders, and implement strategies to strengthen relationships for ongoing success.

Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent; 2 years of management experience; 1 year of related catering/food service

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years of management experience.
• 1 year of related catering/food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of catering events to ensure exemplary client experiences.
• 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 service delivery.
• Develop menus and manage costing to balance creativity, quality, and profitability.

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo at Wayne State University in Detroit is seeking a Catering Manager 3 to lead planning and execution of catering operations, delivering exceptional client experiences and driving growth. You will mentor frontline staff, develop menus with costing, collaborate with clients and operations leaders, and implement strategies to strengthen relationships for ongoing success.

Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent; 2 years of management experience; 1 year of related catering/food service