Catering Manager 4

Role Overview

Catering Manager 4 | Rahway, NJ

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 We Offer

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:

• 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.

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.

Who We Are

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 - 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