Unit Description
Are you an experienced Catering Manager that has a passion for high end catering and is looking for an exciting and challenging new position? Look no further!
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Sodexo is seeking a hands on Catering Manager 3 for University at Albany , in Albany, NY. Our successful candidate will manage have previous Catering/Banquet management experience and will manage the day to day catering on campus, campus and conferences in the summer. This department serves High end plated service to high volume buffets. Reporting to the Catering Director, this leader will mentor, train and develop the service staff. Experience with mentoring and building cohesive teams is required.
This Catering Manager will focus on all main campus catering. Experience with excellent executive client relations, campus alumni relations, and the understanding of setting up buffets to high end service is the key to this manager's success.
The successful candidate will:
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; and/or
demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests.
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:
solid organizational skills;
excellent leadership/team building skills;
the ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives; and/or
professional demeanor is required.
Learn more about University of Albany at https://www.albany.edu/.
Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.
Not the job for you?
At Sodexo, we offer Food Service Management and Catering positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs (http://bit.ly/SdxFoodServicejobs) .
Working for Sodexo:
Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Catering. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry.
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.
Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degreeor equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience - 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Location US-NY-ALBANY
System ID 976522
Category Food Service
Relocation Type Yes - According to Grade
Employment Status Full-Time
Posted Range $51000 to $76780
Company : Segment Desc UNIVERSITIES
On-Site
