Catering Manager 3

Company: Sodexo
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Success is yours when you collaborate and work hard in our team-based culture!!SodexoMAGIC is seeking a Catering Manager 3 to support our dining operations for the University of Illinois Chicago.As the Catering Manager, you will oversee multiple functions and setups. The candidate will be responsible for supervising and working with the event staff, ensuring events are prepped and ready for the next day.SodexoMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions. We are thrilled to celebrate our 10-year anniversary this year!Successful candidates will have knowledge of HACCP and safety standards, the ability to control cost of goods, and train staff on proper standards. Candidates should also have working knowledge of scheduling, cost control, and food service operations. We seek candidates who can drive and foster an innovative team while managing high volume and working well with the management team and staff.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 levels resulting in increased customer satisfaction;
• Ensure all HACCP standards are followed;
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests.We are looking for candidates who:
  • Have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience;
  • Manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for high-level customer service;
  • Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed;
  • Have high-volume catering management experience;
  • Have extensive formal training in catering services, particularly in customer service, event planning, and management;
  • Have a strong focus on food quality and presentation, along with high-end catering experience;
  • Have previous success managing a university campus account;
  • Possess strong leadership skills, computer skills, and culinary knowledge;
  • Have technical competence in unit financial management, pricing, and menu development, and will be responsible for training and developing front-line hourly employees;
  • Exhibit exceptional time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.What We OfferCompensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on specific criteria, including 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 & RequirementsBasic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or 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.
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