Catering Operations Manager: Lead Events & Client Experience

Sodexo; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a results-driven catering operations leader to plan and execute events in California. You will oversee all stages of service, from crafting menus and costing to staffing and execution, ensuring exceptional client experiences and financial performance.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and a client-service mindset, with experience coordinating complex catering operations across regions.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Management experience: 2 years.
• Related experience: 1 year.

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 ops leadership

Data analysis

Client service orientation

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a results-driven catering operations leader to plan and execute events in California. You will oversee all stages of service, from crafting menus and costing to staffing and execution, ensuring exceptional client experiences and financial performance.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and a client-service mindset, with experience coordinating complex catering operations across regions.