Senior Catering Operations Manager

Sodexo; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in the United States seeks an experienced catering operations leader to plan and execute events, delivering exceptional client experiences while driving efficiency and growth.

You will manage teams, set direction, and coordinate resources across regions, balancing creativity with practical insights. The role emphasizes strategy, client satisfaction, and staff development.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path for career progression within Sodexo.

Qualifications

• Extensive catering knowledge and data-driven decision making.
• Strong client service orientation and relationship-building.
• Proven leadership, team motivation and performance management.
• Experience coordinating complex catering operations across regions.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and regions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee catering events to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction.
• Motivate, coach, mentor, and develop frontline staff.
• Recruit, train, and lead supervisors and frontline employees.
• Collaborate with clients and operations leaders to align goals.
• Develop menus and manage costing to balance creativity, quality, profitability.

Skills

Catering knowledge

Client service

Leadership

Operations coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sodexo in the United States seeks an experienced catering operations leader to plan and execute events, delivering exceptional client experiences while driving efficiency and growth.

You will manage teams, set direction, and coordinate resources across regions, balancing creativity with practical insights. The role emphasizes strategy, client satisfaction, and staff development.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path for career progression within Sodexo.