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Unit Description You believe in an open, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Lead a team where engagement, productivity and innovation are born in this environment. Sodexo is seeking our experienced Catering Manager - Catering and Conference Services Manager for Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio.**RELOCATION Assistance is available for candidates who live more than 50 miles from the campus (in the contiguous US)! Our successful candidate will have excellent professional polish to work with high-profile leadership and guests on campus, sales experience to grow the catering program within the community and will excel at building relationships with Student Affairs and campus departments to work within their budgets for catering events. The Catering and Conference Services Manager will execute on-trend events from coffee service to VIP dining events on and off-campus while working closely with the Executive Chef on menu development and client's catering budget. This role will require organization, passion, and commitment. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract negotiation for conferences and events, along with conference program development. Our successful candidate will bring new ideas and Fresh Eyes to the existing program, focusing on innovation and on-trend menu development and presentation. The successful candidate will: • Ensure all HAACP standards are followed • Ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met • Identify customer needs and expectations and work within their budgets • Have a strong sense of professional polish to work with high-profile leadership and guests on campus • Promote a customer and client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs • Demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests • Maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction • Coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results • Educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships • Ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: • Solid organizational skills • Professional demeanor is required • Excellent leadership and team building skills • The ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives 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. At Sodexo, we offer Facilities Management positions in Corporate, Schools, Campus, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Healthcare and Senior Living locations across the United States. Working for Sodexo:How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.Make an Immediate Impact.Sodexo is the North American leader for Quality of Life Services. More than 150,000 Sodexo employees work to improve the quality of daily life for our 13,000 client sites in North America. Sodexo partners with clients to help them attain their strategic vision by developing Facility Management service solutions that increase the effectiveness of their people, enhance their business processes and optimize their infrastructure, which deliver tangible outcomes. 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 - High School Diploma or GED Basic Management Experience - 1 year Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.