Catering Operations Lead: Client Events & Growth

Sodexo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Career growth opportunities

Excellent work-life balance

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic leader to head high-volume catering operations in New York, driving memorable client experiences and operational excellence. You will plan events, manage budgets, and coach a frontline team to ensure flawless service and profitability.

As a senior operations leader, you will develop strategies across teams, supervise performance, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver tailored, high-impact catering solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Management experience: 2 years.
• Related experience: 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee catering events to ensure seamless execution and exceptional client experience.
• Motivate, coach, mentor, and develop frontline staff to maximize performance and growth.
• Recruit, train, and lead a team of supervisors and frontline employees to achieve operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with clients and operational leaders to align goals and deliver tailored solutions.
• Develop menus and manage costing to balance creativity, quality, and profitability.

Skills

Catering knowledge

Client service

Leadership

Operations coordination

Data analysis

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic leader to head high-volume catering operations in New York, driving memorable client experiences and operational excellence. You will plan events, manage budgets, and coach a frontline team to ensure flawless service and profitability.

As a senior operations leader, you will develop strategies across teams, supervise performance, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver tailored, high-impact catering solutions.