Do you have experience overseeing banquets or catered events? Grow your career and develop a catering team that shares your desire to make a difference!

Sodexo at The University of Denver is seeking an experienced Catering Operations Manager that has a passion for catering and is looking for an exciting and challenging new position. This is a very active, Hands-On role at a high profile Showcase Account.

The Catering Operations Manager will report directly to the Director of Catering and oversee a staff of roughly 15 employees. The successful candidate will have previous supervision over Catering Events/Banquets.

This Catering Manager will manage the day to day catering on campus - including faculty receptions/ meetings and student events, conferences and camps - averaging 15 - 25 events per day. Experience with executive client relations, campus alumni relations as well as an understanding of setting up buffets to high end service will provide the foundation of success for this role.

Reporting to the Catering Manager/Director, this Catering Manager, you will be tasked with the oversight and execution of daily catering events, ranging from the traditional drop-off of coffee/refreshment service to upscale plated 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 all events are prepped and ready for the next day. Schedule flexibility is a necessity.

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

• Experience with both casual and fine dining catering/banquet management
• Prior high volume catering service experience - Hands on Higher Education catering experience preferred but not required..
• Knowledge of catering set up and execution.
• Knowledge coordinating and executing multiple events daily.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• An ability to transform spaces and create an experience for guests.
• Valid Driver’s License is required for this role.

Sound like the Catering opportunity you have been seeking? APPLY TODAY and join the Sodexo team!

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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.

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Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service 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.

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.

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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 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.