Catering Manager 3

Role Overview

Muhlenberg College is seeking a dynamic Catering Manager to oversee the Catering Operations and support Resident Dining Operations. Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Strong financial and analytical skills are mandatory for this position. Experience managing a food service team in an education environment is strongly preferred. Exceptional customer relations and team-building skills are a must!

Muhlenberg College values the dining program as a critical part of creating a healthy body and facilitating the development of an inquisitive and healthy mind. As part of a successful and active campus community, Muhlenberg dining offers excellent and unique experiences through creative and cultural menu planning, expert food preparation, and innovative presentation.

As an important part of the college learning community, Muhlenberg dining incorporates transparent facilities and inviting upscale casual dining opportunities in support of learning and socialization.

Muhlenberg Dining takes pride in providing a nutritionally balanced, appealing selection of food to meet the varying needs, desires, and lifestyles of students, faculty, staff, and guests through unique and engaging experiences.

What You'll Do

• Oversee Sodexo resources, recipes, systems, and use of catering and resident dining programs to direct catering events and oversee meal service in resident dining.
• Oversee events for catering and/or conference services. Works with clients and customers to execute events.
• Oversee meal service in resident dining to ensure excellent customer service.
• 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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 years Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.