Catering Manager 4

About the role

As a Catering Manager, you'll lead and execute catering events with hands-on involvement, ensuring exceptional service and seamless operations. Your expertise in event management will drive the success of multiple catering functions. This is a dynamic, 'roll-up-your-sleeves' role where your leadership and attention to detail will have a direct impact on the client experience. This great opportunity for a catering manager who will oversee/manage all catering for a corporate client in Rahway, NJ. This is a highly active environment with frequent events and client who values creativity, professionalism, and elevated service. Events take place during business hours and in the evenings Monday - Friday and occasional weekends.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily catering operations, including food production, inventory, deliveries, invoicing, and procurement using Sodexo's systems and resources.
• Manage the sales process for catering and conference services, collaborating with clients to design and execute events.
• Ensure staff have the necessary equipment, supplies, and resources to meet goals, cost controls, and deadlines.
• Control costs within budget (labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and adjust as necessary to stay on target.
• Lead and mentor a team of employees, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and meet the high standards required for each event.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working varying shifts to meet the dynamic needs of the catering business.

What You Bring

• The ideal candidate will identify customer needs and expectations, aligning them with Company and client's goals.
• Build strong relationships with clients, promoting partnerships and trust.
• Foster a customer-centered culture, striving to exceed client expectations.
• Coordinate unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and monitor results.
• Maintain high service levels, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
• A valid driver's license.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 3 Years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in catering, food production, or food service management or a related field

What We Offer

• 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