Catering Operations Manager

Sodexo; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo in the United States is seeking a Catering Operations Leader to plan and execute catering services that deliver exceptional client experiences while driving growth and efficiency.

You will lead a team across functions, set direction, manage resources, and develop menus with costing to balance creativity and profitability. Strong leadership and client-service orientation are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience.
• At least 1 year of related catering/food service experience.

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

Leadership

Client service

Data analysis

Team coaching

Operations management

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo in the United States is seeking a Catering Operations Leader to plan and execute catering services that deliver exceptional client experiences while driving growth and efficiency.

You will lead a team across functions, set direction, manage resources, and develop menus with costing to balance creativity and profitability. Strong leadership and client-service orientation are essential to success.