Catering Manager Campus

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of catering operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional service and culinary experiences for our client
• Work closely with culinary team, vendors, and clients to coordinate and execute a diverse range of catering events, from daily corporate lunches to special events and meetings
• Coordinate menu planning meetings with client and culinary teams to ensure alignment and client satisfaction
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand catering needs and preferences, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of quality ingredients and services
• Oversee the scheduling, training, and performance of catering staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
• Identify opportunities for additional offerings and continued business development
• Monitor catering trends and industry best practices to continuously improve our offerings and services
• Maintain accurate records of catering expenses, revenue, and customer feedback, and provide regular reports to management
• Ensure health and safety standards are strictly observed by all staff working during set-up for events and event day

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field is a very strong asset
• Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences
• Proven experience (3- 5 years) in high-end Catering Management, dealing with complex conferences and events
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong financial management skills re: financial analysis, procurement of vendor services etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and catering management software
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment  
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits 
• Training and development programs  
• Countless opportunities for growth  
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability  
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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