Director, Banquets - SL

Entegra; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Sodexo in Indianapolis, IN seeks an experienced Director of Banquets to oversee the Indiana Convention Center. You will lead multi-functional food service operations with a focus on client satisfaction, retention, and operational performance, while driving revenue and safety standards through disciplined daily execution.

This leadership role manages people, sets direction, and deploys resources to influence performance, with progression through career bands based on expertise, business

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management with emphasis on purchasing, inventory, food cost analysis, and production forecasting.
• Familiarity with automated inventory, ordering, production, and management systems.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and workplace safety standards.
• Experience supporting quality outcomes and service excellence in customer-facing operations.
• Proven success in training, coaching, and engaging employees to support compliance and performance.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex food service operations that directly influence client experience and retention.
• Drive financial performance through effective execution of programs and operational standards.
• Expand expertise in purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting.
• Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety across daily operations.
• Build trusted partnerships with clients while supporting account growth and stability.
• Grow leadership impact through coaching, delegation, and employee engagement initiatives.

Connaissances

Food service management

Purchasing

Inventory control

Food cost analysis

Production forecasting

Coaching & development

Employee engagement

Formation

Associate degree

Outils

Automated inventory systems

Ordering systems

Production management systems

Description du poste

We are searching for an experienced Director of Banquets to help oversee the Indiana Convention Center located in Indianapolis, IN!

About the job

Join a leadership role overseeing multi-functional food service operations with a focus on client satisfaction, retention, and operational performance. This position supports revenue and profit goals through disciplined execution of programs, safety standards, and daily operational oversight while fostering an engaged, high-performing team.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $56270 - $72820

What’s in it for you

• Lead complex food service operations that directly influence client experience and retention.
• Drive financial performance through effective execution of programs and operational standards.
• Expand expertise in purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting.
• Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety across daily operations.
• Build trusted partnerships with clients while supporting account growth and stability.
• Grow leadership impact through coaching, delegation, and employee engagement initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• Food service management experience with emphasis on purchasing, inventory, food cost analysis, and production forecasting.
• Experience using automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and workplace safety standards.
• Experience supporting quality outcomes and service excellence across patient or customer-facing operations.
• Proven success training, coaching, and engaging employees to support compliance and performance.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Associate degree
• Management Experience: 2 years
• Related Experience: 1 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please completethis form.