Job Description

Role Overview:

SodexoMAGIC is seeking a Catering Manager for our newest Campus Dining account at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI . This role will have oversight of Sodexo resources, recipes, systems, and use of catering programs to direct daily catering events including, food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operations. The Catering Manager will also oversee the sales process for catering and/or conference service events and work with clients and customers to design events. This position will serve as assistant Catering Director.

 

This account is part of the SodexoMagic portfolio of business. SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

 

What You'll Do:

Is this opportunity right for you? The Catering Manager will:

• Review all catering event orders and weekly catering sheets to ensure accuracy.
• Organize events, ensure on-time setup, and ensure employees offer consistently superior service.
• Conduct constant event walk-throughs to evaluate and meet service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Provide ongoing training on proper service techniques, customer service, and organization.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings to ensure organizational efficiency and continuous safety training.

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:

We are looking for candidates who have:  

• 3 - 4 years experience Catering, Event or Banquet supervision managing multiple events per day - Experience in high volume catering - from conference center or hotel banquet background.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership/team building skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives.
• Professional demeanor is required.

Join a Global Company in our Campus Dining - where you will appreciate work/life balance, following a campus calendar, and be provided opportunities for ongoing growth and career development!

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 - High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Management Experience - 1 year

Job Tags

Holiday work, Local area, Worldwide, Shift work,

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