Location: Synchrony | Stamford, CT
Schedule: Primarily 10:00 AM–8:00 PM with event‑based flexibility | Occasional weekend events (1–2 per year)
Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an energetic, organized, and customer‑focused Catering Manager 2 to support our high‑profile client site at Synchrony in Stamford, CT. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a diverse and vibrant catering program that includes:
As our Catering Manager 2, you’ll be the operational heartbeat of our catering program—leading events from initial inquiry to flawless execution. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced setting, loves building client relationships, and delivers hospitality with excellence.
Your key responsibilities will include:
End‑to‑end event management:
Coordinating catering requests, entering orders in CaterTrax, creating Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), and ensuring all details are flawlessly executed.
Client partnership:
Meeting with clients to review and detail events, understand their vision, and deliver exceptional service.
Operational leadership:
Overseeing set‑up, execution, and breakdown of events; ensuring all catering deliveries are timely and accurate.
Team management:
Leading a talented team of four—including a Catering Supervisor, two Catering Attendants, and a Pantry Attendant who supports catering operations.
Daily logistics & quality control:
Maintaining smooth day‑to‑day catering flow, upholding service standards, and ensuring high‑quality presentation and guest experience.
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:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring: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 complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements:Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Management Experience - 1 year