Catering Manager 2

Sodexo is a global leader in providing food services, facilities management, and catering solutions across a variety of industries, including education, healthcare, and corporate sectors. With a commitment to enhancing quality of life and creating a better everyday experience for its clients and customers, Sodexo's reach extends to numerous college campuses nationwide. This unique position allows Sodexo employees to not only advance their careers but also contribute positively to the well-being of college students and staff by ensuring a healthy, vibrant learning environment.

One of the Sodexo-managed campuses is Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where the company operates comprehensive catering services that support a wide array of events, from small student gatherings to large executive functions. Sodexo’s presence on this campus enables it to deliver diverse and high-quality catering services while aligning with the university's standards and client expectations.

The Catering Manager 2 position at Augustana University is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual skilled in customer service, event management, and team leadership. This role entails full responsibility for overseeing all catering operations across the campus, ensuring seamless execution of events that meet or exceed both Sodexo and client goals. In this position, you will manage client relationships, identify customer needs, and foster productive partnerships that enhance customer satisfaction and drive business growth.

The Catering Manager will also be a champion of Sodexo’s food safety and hygiene standards, including strict adherence to HAACP protocols, ensuring all catering activities align with established safety and quality guidelines. The role requires resourcefulness and responsiveness to meet and exceed client and customer requests effectively.

Sodexo offers a competitive salary package based on the candidate’s education, skills, and experience, alongside extensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) with company matching, paid time off, and significant career growth and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Relocation assistance is available for this role, making it an attractive opportunity for candidates looking to advance their catering management career while enjoying the vibrant college-town lifestyle of Sioux Falls.

Joining the Sodexo team at Augustana University means becoming part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, and respect. Sodexo is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees’ ideas and perspectives are valued, contributing to a strong team culture. The company upholds equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, disability, or other protected characteristics, ensuring a supportive and fair workplace.

This Catering Manager position not only offers professional growth but also the chance to make a direct impact on the campus experience and contribute to the university community. If you possess strong organizational skills, leadership qualities, and a professional demeanor suitable for managing catering services at levels ranging from student events to executive functions, this role invites you to bring your expertise to Sodexo’s respected catering operations.