Executive Director of Catering & Events

Company: Sodexo
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Role Overview: Are you an experienced Catering Director that has a passion for high end catering and is looking for an exciting and challenging new position? Look no further! Sodexo is seeking a Executive Director of Catering & Events for University of Albany in Albany, NY. The right candidate will have strong customer service skills, strong organization, and be able to ensure the successful execution of all catering events. Our successful Catering Director will WOW our clients with flawless execution for casual and high-profile events taking place around the campus. The Catering Director will manage all catering and sales operations. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Catering professional to showcase their experience and expertise will small to large events which may include packaged meals, buffet-style and plated meals. This Executive Director of Catering & Events will create elegant and sophisticated catering experiences, providing our clients with one-of-a-kind events. This role is responsible for the organization and execution of all catering events, with emphasis on attention to detail. The position requires availability for event and business needs scheduling. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment. This role offers a salary range of $105K-$115K annually. Incentives: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE What You'll Do:

• 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. 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:
    • solid organizational skills;
    • excellent leadership/team building skills;
    • the ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives; and/or
    • professional demeanor is required. 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 - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience - 3 years Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years o f experience in catering, food production, or food service management or a related field

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