Catering Manager 4 - Sodexo

Unit Description

Are you an experienced Catering Manager that has a passion for high end catering and is looking for an exciting and challenging new position? Look no further!

Sodexo has a great opportunity available for a talented Catering Manager at General Electric located in Schenectady, NY. The Catering Manager will oversee up to 6 Sodexo frontline union employees and report directly into a General Manager. We are looking for candidates with strong high volume catering experience and preferably law firm experience.

As the Catering Manager you will be tasked with the booking, coordination and execution of catering events. Events can range from the traditional drop-off of coffee/refreshment service to upscale events.  

 The successful candidate will be able to work and oversee multiple functions and setups. The candidate will also be responsible for supervising and working with the event staff, making sure events are prepped and ready for the next day. Schedule flexibility is a necessity.  Monday - Friday work schedule. 

The best qualified candidate will have the following:

• Hands on Corporate Service catering experience
• Experience with both casual and fine dining catering/banquet management
• Prior high volume catering service experience
• Experience with catering set up and execution
• Experience writing catering menus
• Experience coordinating and executing multiple events daily
• Experience with labor controls, managing catering inventory and using catering software
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• An ability to transform spaces and create an experience for guests
• Union experience a plus

Why Sodexo?

• Vacation, Personal and Sick Time
• Medical Benefits beginning date of hire
• 401K and Roth IRA with company match eligible

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.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years   

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in catering, food production, or food service management or a related field

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.