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Catering Manager - Universities
Company : Sodexo
Location : New Wilmington, PA, 16172
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Role Overview
Working together, supporting your team, and reaching for the best in a high-volume, high-paced environment is second nature to you.
Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. Our team delivers exceptional culinary experiences across campus, including residential dining, retail outlets, and full-service catering for university events and community functions. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, fostering a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
- Oversight of Sodexo resources, recipes, systems, and use of catering programs to direct daily catering events, including food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operations.
- Oversight of the sales process for catering and/or conference services. Works with clients and customers to design events.
- Ensure employees have appropriate equipment, supplies, and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals, cost controls, and deadlines as assigned.
- Establish and maintain a safe work environment, including both food and physical safety, in order to comply with all regulatory and Sodexo standards in various environments. Drives the Zero Harm mindset.
- Comply with budget requirements by controlling costs (i.e., labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and making adjustments when necessary.
- Supervise employees by delegating, assigning, and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards.
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
- Previous experience facilitating communication between sales, culinary, and front-of-house teams to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of all orders, including last-minute needs, efficiently and collaboratively.
- Ability to adhere to timekeeping and labor cost control procedures by maintaining staff payroll and schedule in Kronos.
- Attention to detail and ability to review all catering event orders and weekly catering sheets to ensure accuracy.
- Positive, practical solutions to client queries while adhering to our catering policies and procedures and offering solutions to staff.
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 - High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Management Experience - 1 year
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Frequently asked questions
A Catering Manager at Sodexo bridges culinary and sales by maintaining clear communication channels, scheduling collaborative planning sessions, and using catering software to track orders. This ensures seamless fulfillment of events, even with last-minute changes, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Starting as a Catering Manager in universities can lead to roles like Regional Catering Director or Food Service Operations Manager. Growth often involves honing skills in large-scale event coordination, budget management, and team leadership, with opportunities to expand into corporate hospitality or facility management sectors.
Daily tasks include overseeing food production, managing inventory, coordinating event logistics, supervising staff, and ensuring safety compliance. Catering Managers also handle client communications, track budgets, and utilize software tools to optimize catering operations within the university environment.
Managers at Westminster College navigate a fast-paced, high-volume setting with diverse campus events. Challenges include coordinating across multiple dining venues, adapting to fluctuating event demands, and adhering to local safety standards while fostering sustainable practices to meet Sodexo’s commitment to excellence.
Though a high school diploma suffices, certifications like ServSafe Food Protection Manager or local health department permits can enhance a manager’s credentials. These qualifications align with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations and improve compliance capabilities in university catering settings.
New Wilmington’s catering management market is moderately competitive due to concentrated university employment. Employers like Sodexo value candidates with multi-departmental coordination skills. Trends show increased demand for managers who can integrate sustainability and technology in catering services.
Sodexo offers a culture emphasizing innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement. Managers benefit from comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a collaborative environment focused on sustainability and community impact, setting it apart from other catering employers.
Sodexo invests in employee development through tuition assistance, skill-building workshops, and leadership training. Catering Managers gain exposure to large-scale event management, cross-functional teamwork, and sustainability initiatives, fostering career advancement within the company.
Catering Managers in New Wilmington typically earn between $48,000 and $58,000 annually, depending on experience and education. University settings often provide structured salary bands combined with benefits like healthcare and 401(k) matching, reflecting regional market standards.
The role involves applying sustainable sourcing practices, minimizing waste through efficient inventory control, and promoting eco-friendly event setups. Sodexo’s commitment encourages managers to innovate in catering delivery, aligning operational goals with environmental responsibility.