Catering Manager: Lead On-Site Events & Budgets

Sodexo; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Catering Manager 2 to oversee end-to-end catering operations, including event planning, menu design, staffing, logistics, and client communication. The role emphasizes service quality, profitability, and compliance with safety standards.

You will lead on-site teams, manage budgets and forecasts, and collaborate with culinary and operations colleagues to deliver outstanding experiences across a variety of events, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food service management.
• Staff leadership and scheduling skills.
• Budgeting, forecasting and inventory oversight.
• Strong client-facing communication.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all catering operations from proposal to execution.
• Design menus, plan staffing and logistics.
• Lead and schedule catering staff.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with Sodexo standards and safety.
• Maintain client relationships and resolve issues.

Skills

Catering leadership

Staff scheduling

Budgeting

Client communication

Food safety knowledge

Flexibility hours

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality degree preferred

Tools

Catering software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sodexo in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Catering Manager 2 to oversee end-to-end catering operations, including event planning, menu design, staffing, logistics, and client communication. The role emphasizes service quality, profitability, and compliance with safety standards.

You will lead on-site teams, manage budgets and forecasts, and collaborate with culinary and operations colleagues to deliver outstanding experiences across a variety of events, including evenings and weekends.