Job Description

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Sodexo is seeking a  Catering Manager 4for  South Dakota State University located in  Brookings, South Dakota . South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive higher-education institution. The SDSU Jackrabbits compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I level in all sports. Sodexo manages the catering for the entire campus which caters to a wide variety of events, from on-campus meetings, graduations, weddings, VIP events, and much more. The Catering Manager will have a strong focus on growth, building a strong relationship with current and potential clients, and executing on-trend events. 

 

Brookings, South Dakota is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community where all are invited to Bring Your Dreams! Brookings combines small-town charm with college-town energy and world-class cultural and recreational amenities. Tree-lined streets grace our neighborhoods. Colorful murals brighten our downtown. Miles of bike trails connect our parks, neighborhoods and schools. We’re proud of our exceptional public parks, trails and recreational venues. Our cultural attractions include two state museums, 
the state-of-the-art Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, and the renowned Children’s Museum of South Dakota.

 

Our residents and visitors appreciate our low crime rate, lack of traffic jams and genuine Midwest friendliness. From solo entrepreneurs to global manufacturing companies and everything in-between, Brookings is rooted in the hard work, talent, vision, and philanthropy of our people.

If you’re already a part of our community, thank you! If you’re considering relocating your home to Brookings please do. We trust you’ll quickly learn what our nearly 24,000 residents already know: Brookings is a special place to play, study, work, and live. Come and Bring Your Dreams!

The successful candidate will:

• identify customer needs and expectations;
• ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met;
• educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships;
• promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs;
• coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results.
• maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction; 
• ensure all HAACP standards are followed; and/or 
• demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests. 

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• solid organizational skills;
• excellent leadership/team building skills;
• A valid driver’s license - required;
• the ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives; and/or
• professional demeanor is required.

Learn more about  South Dakota State University : South Dakota State University

 

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.

 

Not the job for you?
We offer Food Service Management and Retail Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States.  Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs .

Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Retail Management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer:

Sodexo 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 & Requirements:

B asic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree  or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years o f experience in catering, food production, or food service management or a related field

 

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Relocation, Relocation package, Relocation bonus,

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