Unit DescriptionAre 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 a General Electric, located in Schenectady, NY. The Catering Manager will oversee 5 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 OfferSodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.Qualifications & RequirementsBasic Education Requirement - Associate's Degreeor equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 2 yearsBasic 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-NY-SCHENECTADYSystem ID 973044Category Food ServiceEmployment Status Full-TimePosted Range $46400 to $69960Company : Segment Desc CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)On-Site