Main characteristics
- Location
- Fort Valley, Georgia
- Company
- Sodexo
- Industry
- Hospitality|Food & Beverage|Catering|Catering Manager
Job summary
Unit Description: Take a fresh look at your future.*Relocation Package Assistance*
Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 for Fort Valley State University located in Fort Valley, GA. The Catering Manager 2 will assist in the management of all catered events. Works with clients/customers to arrange and follow through on all catering details and to ensure all special requests are met. Directs setup for events, and actively hands on for all event needs. Medium complexity with a high degree of hands on involvement in catering events. Strong client interaction. This is an excellent opportunity for a Catering Manager who is looking for a true work/life balance in their next position. This role will also assist in managing front of the house staff, cleaning, uniform standards, customer service, and safety training.
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.
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, Health Care, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. .
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, youll enjoy an improved quality of life thats unique in the hospitality industry.
What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.
Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED
Basic Management Experience - 1 year
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.