Catering Operations Lead - Client Experience

Sodexo; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; 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 in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Catering Operations Leader to plan and execute catering services, delivering exceptional client experiences and supporting business growth. You will manage staff, set direction, coordinate resources, and collaborate with clients and operations leaders to align goals and ensure profitable, high-quality event execution.

The role requires strong catering knowledge, leadership, and the ability to analyze data to optimize menus, costing, and service

Qualifications

• Extensive catering knowledge and ability to analyze data to drive decisions.
• Strong client service orientation and ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Proven leadership skills, team motivation, and performance management.
• Experience coordinating complex catering operations across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee catering events to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction.
• Motivate, coach, and develop frontline staff to maximize performance.
• Recruit, train, and lead supervisors and frontline employees for operational excellence.
• Collaborate 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

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sodexo in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Catering Operations Leader to plan and execute catering services, delivering exceptional client experiences and supporting business growth. You will manage staff, set direction, coordinate resources, and collaborate with clients and operations leaders to align goals and ensure profitable, high-quality event execution.

The role requires strong catering knowledge, leadership, and the ability to analyze data to optimize menus, costing, and service