Catering Operations Leader: Client Experience & Growth

Sodexo; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Career growth & tuition assistance

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 to lead all catering operations for our food team at HMH Jersey Shore Medical Center located in Neptune City, New Jersey. You will plan and execute catering operations, delivering exceptional service while driving growth and efficiency.

You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources, influencing across the organization to achieve results. This role requires leadership, client focus, and a collaborative approach to optimize service delivery.

Qualifications

• Catering knowledge with data-driven decision skills.
• Strong client service orientation and relationship building.
• Proven leadership and performance management abilities.
• Experience coordinating complex catering operations.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and regions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee catering events from start to finish.
• Motivate, coach, and develop frontline staff.
• Recruit, train, and lead a team of supervisors.
• Collaborate with clients and operational leaders to align goals.
• Develop menus and manage costing to balance creativity and profitability.

Skills

Catering knowledge

Client service

Leadership

Operations coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 to lead all catering operations for our food team at HMH Jersey Shore Medical Center located in Neptune City, New Jersey. You will plan and execute catering operations, delivering exceptional service while driving growth and efficiency.

You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources, influencing across the organization to achieve results. This role requires leadership, client focus, and a collaborative approach to optimize service delivery.