Catering Manager 3
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Unit Description:

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day.

Work where the MOUNTAINEERS PLAY! The Catering Manager position will oversee all aspects of the catering department for WVU Athletic venues operated by Sodexo. The venues include Milan Puskar Stadium (football), the Coliseum (indoor arena), Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium and Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark (baseball). The Catering Manager is responsible for game day and non-game day catering functions at all four venues in addition to any offsite locations.

The best qualified candidate will have the following:

• Hands on Higher Education catering experience
• Strong financial acumen
• Experience with both casual and fine dining catering/banquet management
• Knowledge of ethnic culinary cuisine themes
• Prior high volume catering service experience
• Knowledge of catering set up and execution
• Experience writing catering menus
• Knowledge 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

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceBasic 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.