Catering Operations Lead | Client Experience & Team Growth

Sodexo; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in Orono, Maine, is seeking a Catering Operations Manager to lead planning and execution of events, delivering exceptional client experiences and driving business growth.

You will manage people, set direction, deploy resources, recruit and develop frontline staff, and collaborate with clients and operations leaders to align goals. Responsibilities include developing menus, managing costing, and overseeing performance to ensure quality, profitability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of management experience in catering or hospitality.
• 3+ years related experience in operations or service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute catering events with focus on client experience.
• Coach and develop frontline staff for performance and growth.
• Recruit and lead a team of supervisors and frontline employees.
• Collaborate with clients and operations leaders to meet goals.
• Develop menus and manage costing for quality and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Data analysis

Budgeting

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo in Orono, Maine, is seeking a Catering Operations Manager to lead planning and execution of events, delivering exceptional client experiences and driving business growth.

You will manage people, set direction, deploy resources, recruit and develop frontline staff, and collaborate with clients and operations leaders to align goals. Responsibilities include developing menus, managing costing, and overseeing performance to ensure quality, profitability, and continuous improvement.