Catering Operations Manager

Sodexo; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Wellness

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Job summary

Sodexo at Marquette University is seeking a dynamic catering operations leader. You will plan and execute events, combining creativity with practical insights to deliver memorable client experiences while driving growth and efficiency.

You will manage people, set direction, allocate resources, and influence across the organization to ensure consistency in service delivery and profitability. Strong leadership, client focus, and cost-aware decision-making are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive catering knowledge with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Strong client service orientation and relationship-building.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee catering events to ensure seamless execution.
• Motivate and develop frontline staff to maximize performance.
• Recruit, train, and lead a team of supervisors and frontline employees.
• Collaborate with clients and operations leaders to align goals and deliver tailored solutions.
• Develop menus and manage costing to balance creativity, quality, and profitability.

Skills

Catering knowledge

Data analysis

Client service

Leadership

Operations coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sodexo at Marquette University is seeking a dynamic catering operations leader. You will plan and execute events, combining creativity with practical insights to deliver memorable client experiences while driving growth and efficiency.

You will manage people, set direction, allocate resources, and influence across the organization to ensure consistency in service delivery and profitability. Strong leadership, client focus, and cost-aware decision-making are essential.