Role Overview:
Create Unforgettable Culinary Experiences!
Catering Manager 2 | Sodexo Corporate Services
Jersey City, NJ | High-Profile Financial Client
At Sodexo, we believe in making moments deliciously memorableand we’re looking for a passionate Catering Manager to help us do just that at one of our prestigious corporate accounts in Jersey City.
This is your chance to lead exceptional catering experiencesfrom seamless daily drop-offs to elegant executive receptions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and love curating standout events, we want to meet you!
Incentives: Predominately a M-F schedule with some evenings, no weekends What You'll Do:
As our Catering Manager 2, you’ll be the driving force behind our catering operations, ensuring every eventbig or smallexceeds expectations.
- Lead the planning and flawless execution of high-end events
- Manage daily drop-off catering with precision and timeliness
- Collaborate with our Executive Chef to design custom menus
- Build strong vendor relationships and manage logistics
- Coordinate event spaces and room setups
- Serve as the go-to liaison for client interactions and event negotiations
- Support retail operations, including pantry services
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:
What You Bring to the Table
- A customer-first mindset with a passion for hospitality
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience managing catering or hospitality operations
- Ability to build rapport with clients and foster long-term partnerships
- A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to challenges
- Drive to exceed expectations and deliver memorable experiences
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