Catering Manager 3

Unit Description

Sodexo s Universities segment has an exciting Catering Manager 3/Special Event Planner opportunity available at our long tenured account at Western Illinois University located in Macomb, IL. Reporting to the General Manager, position will oversee up to 20 associates.

This job offers Relocation Assistance!

Key Responsibilities:

The Special Event Manager will plan the details of all events at this premier location

High interaction with clients prior to and day of event

You are/have:

A sharp eye for attention to details

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience creating floor plans/diagrams, assisting with inquiries

Ability to manage, train, mentor and inspire a solid catering team, including scheduling

An expert in client/guest relations- this position will have direct client contact

Experience in executing catering and special events including many high end, fine dining banquets & weddings

Excellent event planning skills, and is visionary in regards to presentations and creativity

Ability to perform in high stress atmosphere

Demonstrated knowledge of catering logistics, casual and fine dining, and banquet management

Other duties include, but are not limited to: internal billing, creating floor plans, assisting with inquiries, and implementation if events from set ups to tear down

Computer proficient

Willingness to drive a large box delivery truck, preferred!

A flexible schedule is needed due to the need of being available weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Working for Sodexo:

How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo champions a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and other career growth opportunities, along with the performance of organizations. We believe it is important for our work to be meaningful and we remain committed to our mission, our core values and the ethical principles that have guided us since 1966. We support these values and help them thrive in each employee.

We strive to make working for Sodexo a genuinely great experience with benefits to promote your professional, personal and financial well-being, and to improve your Quality of Life now and into the future. Our experiences with our over 50 million customers each and every day enable us to develop Quality of Life services that reinforce the well-being of individuals, improving their effectiveness and helping companies and organizations to improve performance … every day.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidates education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidates 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement – Associates Degreeor 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.

Location US-IL-MACOMB

System ID 976654

Category Food Service

Relocation Type Yes – According to Grade

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $46400 to $69960

Company : Segment Desc UNIVERSITIES

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