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Unit Description Working together, supporting your team, reaching for the best in high paced environment is second nature to you! Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Catering and Events to be part of creating memorable experiences for our guests at a potential sale with a corporate client in Foster City, California. This Director of Events and 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. 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 Sodexo 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 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 Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in catering, event management and/or restaurant industry background or related field Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.