Catering Operations Leader

Sodexo; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in North Canton, OH is seeking a Catering Operations Leader to plan and execute events, blending creativity with practical insights to deliver memorable client experiences and drive growth.

You will lead a team, recruit and coach staff, and collaborate with clients and operations to ensure seamless service delivery, balancing quality and profitability.

This role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and a commitment to safety and excellence across all catering activities.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and overseeing catering events to ensure seamless execution.
• Strong client service orientation and relationship-building.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing frontline staff.

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

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Job description

Sodexo in North Canton, OH is seeking a Catering Operations Leader to plan and execute events, blending creativity with practical insights to deliver memorable client experiences and drive growth.

You will lead a team, recruit and coach staff, and collaborate with clients and operations to ensure seamless service delivery, balancing quality and profitability.

This role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and a commitment to safety and excellence across all catering activities.