Catering Manager 3

About the Role

Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 3 for The University of Missouri Kansas City. You will lead an outstanding Catering team managing multiple events throughout the year. We are looking for candidates with proven experience managing high-volume, high-end catering programs, with a strong emphasis on exceptional customer service, communication, event planning, presentation, and end-to-end event execution.

Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

Relocation assistance is offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer needs and expectations
• Ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met
• Educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships
• Promote a customer/client-centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs
• Coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results
• Maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction
• Ensure all HAACP standards are followed
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests

Benefits

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.

Requirements

• Solid organizational skills
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills
• The ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives
• Professional demeanor

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirement: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience: 2 years
• Minimum Functional Experience: 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

About Us

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.