Senior Catering Operations Leader — Client Success

MaineGuide; Orono, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo, Inc. in Orono, Maine, is seeking a leader to plan and execute catering operations, delivering memorable client experiences while driving growth and efficiency. You will manage teams, set direction, develop menus with costing, and collaborate across functions to align goals and ensure high standards.

Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent; 2 years of management experience and 1 year of related experience are required. Compensation and benefits are commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading catering events and managing frontline staff.
• Ability to analyze data to drive operational decisions.
• Proven leadership in a multi-team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage people, set direction, and deploy resources for catering operations.
• Recruit, train, and develop supervisors and frontline staff.
• Collaborate with clients and leaders to align goals and deliver solutions.
• Develop menus and manage costing to balance creativity and profitability.
• Oversee event execution to ensure exceptional client experiences.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client service

Catering knowledge

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo, Inc. in Orono, Maine, is seeking a leader to plan and execute catering operations, delivering memorable client experiences while driving growth and efficiency. You will manage teams, set direction, develop menus with costing, and collaborate across functions to align goals and ensure high standards.

Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent; 2 years of management experience and 1 year of related experience are required. Compensation and benefits are commensurate with experience.