Company Description

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Campus Division has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Catering Manager located in Windsor, ON

Salary: $60,000 - $68,000

At Sodexo, we’re not just about food - we’re about fueling futures. We create vibrant, inclusive spaces where students can thrive, connect, and discover who they are. From dining halls to digital experiences, we’re here to make every day on campus unforgettable.

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Job Description

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Responsible for the successful delivery of events while managing event process including executing client meetings, preparing event details, monitoring event budgets and sourcing external resources as required

• Create sales on site for future events and work with marketing to promote banquet and convention space

• Collaborate with all required departments when planning and executing an event and ensure timely completion of all event components as per client requirements

• Work with Executive Chef and the client to develop appropriate menu offerings

• Be available to clients during events while observing and managing key service components

• Coordinate non-food supplies required for each event, including but not limited to, linens and laundry suppliers, staffing agencies, equipment rental companies and florists

• Coordinate the layout for the event space according to the client requirements and health & safety requirements

• Ensure health and safety regulations are strictly observed by all staff working during set-up for events and event day

• Keep financial and administrative records; work with Finance to ensure billing accuracy and assist in collection of accounts as required

• Oversee, update, and maintain Catering software

• Maximize revenue while providing value and exceptional service to clients

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Post-secondary education required; in a related field, Hospitality and/or Event Planning is a strong asset

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in planning and executing medium to large scale events

• The ability to work well independently on several projects concurrently

• Excellent communication, organizational and creative thinking skills

• Software proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, is required; knowledge and experience in the event management booking software is preferred.

• Strong initiative and hospitality orientation; Project Management, organizational and prioritizing skills; problem solving and detail oriented.

• Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism, coupled with sound judgment, discretion and ability to maintain confidential information

• Proven ability to successfully communicate with a diverse client base

Additional Information

What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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