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Sodexo Director of Catering in Washington, District Of Columbia
Unit Description
The Good Eating Company is seeking a Director of Catering in Washington DC.
This Director of Catering will lead the special events and catering department. The ideal candidate will be someone with a strong background in event planning and management, excellent communication, and a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences. We're passionate about delectable, fresh food. We take pride in crafting imaginative and well-balanced dishes daily, with a straightforward philosophy: collaborating with forward-thinking organizations that value their members and seek exceptional, creative dining experiences.
Step into our culture
Where a fun and playful atmosphere meets unquenchable culinary curiosity, and our team growth thrives on a "win or learn" mentality. Here, a kindness-first approach takes center stage, creating warm and welcoming restaurants.
The responsibilities of this role include:
Oversee the planning and execution of all events, ensuring they meet client expectations
Coordinate with clients to understand their event requirements
Work with the culinary team to ensure delivery of the menu
Prepare and manage budgets for each event
Monitor expenses and find cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality of service
Hire, train, and supervise event staff
Track and analyze key performance metrics, including revenue, expenses, and customer feedback, to make data-driven decisions and improvements
The ideal candidate should have experience in:
Event planning and execution
Proven track record managing budgets
Managing a team
Analyzing and tracking reports
Solving problems through innovation and industry/market trends
Diplomatic skills to work with customer and clients from around the world
The Good Eating Company was cooked up in London in 1999 around the kitchen table, over several bottles of Ribera del Duero. We had the dream of bringing restaurant-quality food to onsite dining – at a time when uninspiring sandwiches and soggy salads were typically on offer. We're passionate about delectable, fresh food. We take pride in crafting imaginative and well-balanced dishes daily, with a straightforward philosophy: collaborating with forward-thinking organizations that value their members and seek exceptional, creative dining experiences.
To Learn more about the click here – The Good Eating Company (https://www.goodeatingcompanyus.com/) .
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
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 3 years
Basic Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in catering, food production, or food service management or a related field
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Location US-DC-WASHINGTON
System ID 975044
Category Food Service
Employment Status Full-Time
Posted Range $73400 to $110990
Company : Segment Desc CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)
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