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Unit Description: Sodexo Corporate Services has an exciting opportunity as a Catering Manager for Archer Daniels Midland in Decatur, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have a strong catering background and event management experience with upscale events, and the ability to plan, execute, and coordinate multiple catering functions simultaneously. This position involves a high degree of hands-on involvement in catering events, banquet services and event management. This is a "roll up your sleeves" management position with active operational responsibilities and accountability. This position offers a Monday - Friday work schedule! Key DutiesOversight of Sodexo resources, recipes, systems and use of catering programs to direct daily catering events including; food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operationsOversight of the sales process for catering and/or conference services. Works with client and customers to design eventsEnsures employees have appropriate equipment, supplies and resources to perform their job, and meet goals, cost controls and deadlines as assignedComplies with budget requirements by controlling costs (i.e. labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and making adjustments when necessarySupervises employees by delegating, assigning and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standardsManaging food and labor costs and managing daily catering operationsFlexibility to work varying shifts based on catering business needsThe successful candidate will:identify customer needs and expectationsensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and meteducate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnershipspromote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needscoordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track resultsmaintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfactionensure all HAACP standards are followed; and/or demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requestsWhy Sodexo?Vacation, Personal and Sick TimeMedical Benefits beginning date of hire401K and Roth IRA with company match eligible 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. 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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience - 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.