Catering Manager: Lead Events & Guest Experience

Sodexo; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tu it1

Job summary

Sodexo Corporate Services seeks a Catering Manager 3 to lead catering for Grifols in Durham, NC. You will oversee events, train staff, and develop menus while ensuring profitability and exceptional client service.

This role collaborates across teams to deliver memorable experiences and drive growth for a dynamic corporate account. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends, a competitive pay range, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of management experience.
• 1 year of related experience in catering or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering events from setup to breakdown.
• Train staff and develop frontline teams.
• Develop menus and manage costing for profitability.
• Collaborate with clients and operations leaders to align goals.
• Support inventory, ordering platforms, and financial reporting.

Skills

Catering leadership

Staff development

Client relations

Menu development

Menu costing

Operations coordination

Data analysis

Team motivation

Hiring and training

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo Corporate Services seeks a Catering Manager 3 to lead catering for Grifols in Durham, NC. You will oversee events, train staff, and develop menus while ensuring profitability and exceptional client service.

This role collaborates across teams to deliver memorable experiences and drive growth for a dynamic corporate account. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends, a competitive pay range, and comprehensive benefits.