Sodexo
Role Overview
As a
Catering Manager
with The Good Eating Company,
you’ll lead and execute upscale catering events with hands-on involvement, ensuring exceptional service and seamless operations. Your expertise in event management will drive the success of multiple catering functions. This is a dynamic, 'roll-up-your-sleeves' role where your leadership and attention to detail will have a direct impact on the client experience The Good Eating Company - In the places where people care about food, we create culinary experiences worth discovering and sharing. We bring the food people love to the places they work, making corporate dining simply delicious. This great opportunity for a catering manager who will oversee/manage all catering for corporate client in San Jose, California This is a highly active environment with frequent events and client who values creativity, professionalism, and elevated service. Events take place during business hours and in the evenings Monday - Friday. What You'll Do Oversee daily catering operations, including food production, inventory, deliveries, invoicing, and procurement using The Good Eating Company’s systems and resources
Manage the sales process for catering and conference services, collaborating with clients to design and execute events
Ensure staff have the necessary equipment, supplies, and resources to meet goals, cost controls, and deadlines
Control costs within budget (labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and adjust as necessary to stay on target
Lead and mentor a team of employees, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and meet the high standards required for each event
Demonstrate flexibility in working varying shifts to meet the dynamic needs of the catering business
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. What You Bring The ideal candidate will identify customer needs and expectations, aligning them with The Good Eating Company and client goals
Build strong relationships with clients, promoting partnerships and trust
Foster a customer-centered culture, striving to exceed client expectations
Coordinate unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and monitor results
Maintain high service levels, leading to increased customer satisfaction
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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) . Qualifications & Requirements MinimumEducation Requirement - Associate's Degreeor equivalent experience MinimumManagement Experience - 2 years MinimumFunctional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Location
US-CA-SAN JOSE System ID
983048 Category
Food Service Employment Status
Full-Time Exempt Posted Range
$56600 to $85470 Company : Segment Desc
CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US) On-Site
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Catering Manager
with The Good Eating Company,
you’ll lead and execute upscale catering events with hands-on involvement, ensuring exceptional service and seamless operations. Your expertise in event management will drive the success of multiple catering functions. This is a dynamic, 'roll-up-your-sleeves' role where your leadership and attention to detail will have a direct impact on the client experience The Good Eating Company - In the places where people care about food, we create culinary experiences worth discovering and sharing. We bring the food people love to the places they work, making corporate dining simply delicious. This great opportunity for a catering manager who will oversee/manage all catering for corporate client in San Jose, California This is a highly active environment with frequent events and client who values creativity, professionalism, and elevated service. Events take place during business hours and in the evenings Monday - Friday. What You'll Do Oversee daily catering operations, including food production, inventory, deliveries, invoicing, and procurement using The Good Eating Company’s systems and resources
Manage the sales process for catering and conference services, collaborating with clients to design and execute events
Ensure staff have the necessary equipment, supplies, and resources to meet goals, cost controls, and deadlines
Control costs within budget (labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and adjust as necessary to stay on target
Lead and mentor a team of employees, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and meet the high standards required for each event
Demonstrate flexibility in working varying shifts to meet the dynamic needs of the catering business
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. What You Bring The ideal candidate will identify customer needs and expectations, aligning them with The Good Eating Company and client goals
Build strong relationships with clients, promoting partnerships and trust
Foster a customer-centered culture, striving to exceed client expectations
Coordinate unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and monitor results
Maintain high service levels, leading to increased customer satisfaction
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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) . Qualifications & Requirements MinimumEducation Requirement - Associate's Degreeor equivalent experience MinimumManagement Experience - 2 years MinimumFunctional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Location
US-CA-SAN JOSE System ID
983048 Category
Food Service Employment Status
Full-Time Exempt Posted Range
$56600 to $85470 Company : Segment Desc
CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US) On-Site
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