Job Details

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 3 for Grambling State University, located in Grambling, LA.

The position is a hands-on role that requires nights and weekends. This position manages boxes at sports arenas on campus and requires building excellent relationships with the campus community. The Catering Manager will directly supervise anywhere from 1 to 10 events at a time and must have a flexible schedule as events may occur during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays. Additionally, this position requires hiring and training a professional catering staff, utilizing community members and students on campus. The Catering Manager will also assist in other areas of the account, including concessions, summer dining, and retail locations. Catering services include 40% high-level catering.

What You'll Do

• 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 HAACP standards are followed.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests.

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 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.

What You Bring

• Solid organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership/team building skills.
• The ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives.
• A professional demeanor is required.

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: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum Management Experience: 2 years.
Minimum Functional Experience: 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.