Unit Description: Working together, supporting your team, reaching high-end for the best in a high-volume, high-paced environment is second nature to you. Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager at Howard University in Washington, DC. Sodexo's Catering team at Howard University is searching for a strong, eager Catering Manager, build, influence, cultivate and direct their team to success. Working with High level clients, students, faculty and staff to create a dining experience like no other. This is a fast paced environment, clients range from POTUS, A-B celebrities and Public officials. This is a one in a life opportunity to grow and expand your career in Hospitality. Strong communication skills, personable, fast paced, out of the box thinker. Maintaining the day to day, coordinating and directing operations, if this sparks your interest, apply today Key Duties Oversight of Sodexo resources, recipes, systems, and use of catering programs to direct daily catering events including; food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operations. Oversight of the sales process for catering and/or conference service events. Works with clients and customers to design events. Ensures employees have appropriate equipment, supplies, and resources to perform their job and meet goals, cost controls, and deadlines as assigned. Establishes and maintains a safe work environment including both food and physical safety to comply with all regulatory and Sodexo standards in various environments. Drives the Zero Harm mindset. Complies with budget requirements by controlling costs (i.e. labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and making adjustments when necessary. Supervises employees by delegating, assigning, and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards. 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. Working for Sodexo: At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry. 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. Position Summary: Oversight of catering activities for a small to mid-size location/unit with $500k-$1M in managed catering volume. Medium complexity with a high degree of hands on involvement in catering events. Strong client interaction. Key Duties - Oversight of Sodexo resources, recipes, systems and use of catering programs to direct daily catering events including; food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operations. - Oversight of the sales process for catering and/or conference service events. Works with client and customers to design events. - Ensures employees have appropriate equipment, supplies and resources to perform their job, and meet goals, cost controls and deadlines as assigned. - Establishes and maintains a safe work environment including both food and physical safety in order to comply with all regulatory and Sodexo standards in various environments. Drives the Zero Harm mindset. - Complies with budget requirements by controlling costs (i.e. labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and making adjustments when necessary - Supervises employees by delegating, assigning and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards 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.
Sep 22, 2023
Full time
Unit Description: Working together, supporting your team, reaching high-end for the best in a high-volume, high-paced environment is second nature to you. Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager at Howard University in Washington, DC. Sodexo's Catering team at Howard University is searching for a strong, eager Catering Manager, build, influence, cultivate and direct their team to success. Working with High level clients, students, faculty and staff to create a dining experience like no other. This is a fast paced environment, clients range from POTUS, A-B celebrities and Public officials. This is a one in a life opportunity to grow and expand your career in Hospitality. Strong communication skills, personable, fast paced, out of the box thinker. Maintaining the day to day, coordinating and directing operations, if this sparks your interest, apply today Key Duties Oversight of Sodexo resources, recipes, systems, and use of catering programs to direct daily catering events including; food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operations. Oversight of the sales process for catering and/or conference service events. Works with clients and customers to design events. Ensures employees have appropriate equipment, supplies, and resources to perform their job and meet goals, cost controls, and deadlines as assigned. Establishes and maintains a safe work environment including both food and physical safety to comply with all regulatory and Sodexo standards in various environments. Drives the Zero Harm mindset. Complies with budget requirements by controlling costs (i.e. labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and making adjustments when necessary. Supervises employees by delegating, assigning, and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards. 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. Working for Sodexo: At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry. 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. Position Summary: Oversight of catering activities for a small to mid-size location/unit with $500k-$1M in managed catering volume. Medium complexity with a high degree of hands on involvement in catering events. Strong client interaction. Key Duties - Oversight of Sodexo resources, recipes, systems and use of catering programs to direct daily catering events including; food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operations. - Oversight of the sales process for catering and/or conference service events. Works with client and customers to design events. - Ensures employees have appropriate equipment, supplies and resources to perform their job, and meet goals, cost controls and deadlines as assigned. - Establishes and maintains a safe work environment including both food and physical safety in order to comply with all regulatory and Sodexo standards in various environments. Drives the Zero Harm mindset. - Complies with budget requirements by controlling costs (i.e. labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and making adjustments when necessary - Supervises employees by delegating, assigning and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards 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.
Unit Description: We are SodexoMagic! In 2006, Sodexo, Inc. joined forces with Magic Johnson Enterprises which resulted in a joint venture called SodexoMagic. By leveraging the power of business entrepreneur and NBA all-star, Earvin "Magic" Johnson's brand with Sodexo's extensive portfolio of quality-of-life offerings, SodexoMagic effectively provides flexible, innovative, and comprehensive service solutions that have a broad consumer appeal to the marketplace. This strategic alliance, 51% owned by Earvin "Magic" Johnson and 49% owned by Sodexo, Inc., allows for an unrivaled partnership in providing creative dining and facilities management solutions. At SodexoMagic, we sustain and empower communities everywhere through healthy food and exceptional services. We stand with our employees and partners to ensure quality, safeguard wellness and create a just and more equitable future for all people. SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated services via these segments: Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Campus, and Airline Lounges. We are in search of our next "Magic Maker" at the following location: Are you looking for a new rewarding role? Do you have experience working in an event management environment? If you answered YES, this role is for you! Sodexo is seeking a Conference Services Manager for a corporate services client in Washington, DC. This position supports this progressive organization by providing leadership for our Facilities teams in the delivery of concierge and innovative services to our customers. Job Summary: The Conference Services Manager will work closely with clients and customers to book and coordinate services for meetings and events in the client facility. They will coordinate services from the Conference, Catering, Audiovisual, Facilities and Housekeeping departments for the successful execution of daily meetings and events. This individual provides oversight at the direction of management on site to coordinate routine work activities of the Events department. Ideal candidate will have experience working in the above-mentioned departments. Knowledge of catering, room and event management systems required. Experience in large scale, multi-day event production preferred. This position requires a candidate that will constantly strive to foster a culture of hospitality and find new and innovative methods to enhance the client meeting and event experience. Key Duties: Coordinates meeting and events Manages customer budgets to meet customer needs. Provides excellent customer service and works with customers to ensure satisfaction in such areas as quality, service and problem resolution. Understands and follows all policies and procedures. Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day activities of Event Services team and assigns responsibility for specific work or functional activities as directed by on-site management. Responsible for orientation and training of employees. Performs day-to-day assignments in addition to oversight duties. Must have basic audiovisual knowledge to support meetings and large conferences. Must be computer literate and have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Access) applications and event/catering management softwares Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Sales/revenue management and reporting critical job duty Supervision of staff/directing team Complies with all Sodexo HACCP policies and procedures. Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures. Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments. To learn more about SodexoMagic and read a message from Earvin "Magic" Johnson himself, click here. 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. Our client portfolio spans multiple markets across the nation including education, corporate services, health care and government services, which means we can offer a career full of variety, challenge and tremendous growth opportunities. 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. Position Summary: Strength in event mgmt. skills- planning and working events/meetings, attention to detail, customer interaction/service skills Key Duties - Coordinate event/functions (food - event environment) - A/V knowledge/responsibility - Customer Services/directing operations - Staffing Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience - 1 year Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Sep 22, 2023
Full time
Unit Description: We are SodexoMagic! In 2006, Sodexo, Inc. joined forces with Magic Johnson Enterprises which resulted in a joint venture called SodexoMagic. By leveraging the power of business entrepreneur and NBA all-star, Earvin "Magic" Johnson's brand with Sodexo's extensive portfolio of quality-of-life offerings, SodexoMagic effectively provides flexible, innovative, and comprehensive service solutions that have a broad consumer appeal to the marketplace. This strategic alliance, 51% owned by Earvin "Magic" Johnson and 49% owned by Sodexo, Inc., allows for an unrivaled partnership in providing creative dining and facilities management solutions. At SodexoMagic, we sustain and empower communities everywhere through healthy food and exceptional services. We stand with our employees and partners to ensure quality, safeguard wellness and create a just and more equitable future for all people. SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated services via these segments: Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Campus, and Airline Lounges. We are in search of our next "Magic Maker" at the following location: Are you looking for a new rewarding role? Do you have experience working in an event management environment? If you answered YES, this role is for you! Sodexo is seeking a Conference Services Manager for a corporate services client in Washington, DC. This position supports this progressive organization by providing leadership for our Facilities teams in the delivery of concierge and innovative services to our customers. Job Summary: The Conference Services Manager will work closely with clients and customers to book and coordinate services for meetings and events in the client facility. They will coordinate services from the Conference, Catering, Audiovisual, Facilities and Housekeeping departments for the successful execution of daily meetings and events. This individual provides oversight at the direction of management on site to coordinate routine work activities of the Events department. Ideal candidate will have experience working in the above-mentioned departments. Knowledge of catering, room and event management systems required. Experience in large scale, multi-day event production preferred. This position requires a candidate that will constantly strive to foster a culture of hospitality and find new and innovative methods to enhance the client meeting and event experience. Key Duties: Coordinates meeting and events Manages customer budgets to meet customer needs. Provides excellent customer service and works with customers to ensure satisfaction in such areas as quality, service and problem resolution. Understands and follows all policies and procedures. Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day activities of Event Services team and assigns responsibility for specific work or functional activities as directed by on-site management. Responsible for orientation and training of employees. Performs day-to-day assignments in addition to oversight duties. Must have basic audiovisual knowledge to support meetings and large conferences. Must be computer literate and have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Access) applications and event/catering management softwares Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Sales/revenue management and reporting critical job duty Supervision of staff/directing team Complies with all Sodexo HACCP policies and procedures. Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures. Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments. To learn more about SodexoMagic and read a message from Earvin "Magic" Johnson himself, click here. 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. Our client portfolio spans multiple markets across the nation including education, corporate services, health care and government services, which means we can offer a career full of variety, challenge and tremendous growth opportunities. 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. Position Summary: Strength in event mgmt. skills- planning and working events/meetings, attention to detail, customer interaction/service skills Key Duties - Coordinate event/functions (food - event environment) - A/V knowledge/responsibility - Customer Services/directing operations - Staffing Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience - 1 year Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Homewood Suites Washington DC Capitol Navy Yard
Washington, Washington DC
Why us? Sage Hospitality is set to hire an accomplished Executive Meeting Manager at Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol - Navy Yard . We are seeking a Executive Meeting Manager to contribute to the property by being influential, driven, and ultimately committed to the continued growth and success of the hotel and community! Nestled in the hea rt of DC's fastest emerging neighborhood along the Anacostia River, Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol Navy Yard is the premier choice for your getaway. Our all - suite Washington Navy Yard hotel is just footsteps away from the Washington Natio nal's ballpark and is proud to be an official partner and passionate supporter of the Nationals. With many new restaurants, stores, outdoor concerts, and a vibrant waterfront along the Anacostia River, guests will find it's easy to 'Be At Home' during thei r stay. Featuring a modern glass façade and contemporary décor, our hotel celebrates the energy of the Navy Yard neighborhood with floor - to - ceiling windows and Washington Nationals memorabilia along with all the other amenities of the Homewood Suites. Un ique to our property we have modern rooftop terrace equipped with gas grills, a pop - up bar, and panoramic views of Washington DC, including historic attractions such as the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument. Feel at home at the Homewood Suites Wash ington DC Capitol - Navy Yard Job Overview The Executive Meetings Manager is responsible for booking short term meetings and groups into the hotel. Supervises and executes set up, break down, and service of conference meeting rooms. Responsibilities - Receive and respond to all customer inquiries. Negotiate and capture all profitable Rooms & Catering business. - Provide marketing collateral to clients and guests; which may include menus, meeting room layout & seating capacity diagrams, and similar. - Prepare and send requested proposals and contracts to designated potential clients - Coordinate all details pertaining to room lists, include room types, shared rooms, room locations, handicap-accessible rooms, room billing, etc. - Educate Event Planners on hotel procedures, such as: meal guarantees, set-up styles, payment terms, available hotel services, etc. - Coordinate all details to appear on each "Banquet Event Order." Details to coordinate may include meeting room set-up specifications, banquet food & beverage items, audio/visual equipment & billing details. - On a regular basis, distribute final Rooming Lists, Group Resumes and Banquet Event Orders to all applicable staff, including all Department Heads. - Conduct site inspections. Entertain qualified potential clients in accordance with Sage Hospitality policies. - In a timely, accurate and consistent manner, document and report all sales activities as required. - Maintain an active list of top accounts to ensure continuous relationship building activities. Top accounts should be contacted, visited and entertained frequently. - Perform other services and duties as requested. May be called on to host functions and participate in, or conduct sales blitzes, travel and work extended hours to achieve departmental goals. - "Short Term" booking market (1 month or less) - Sell and service On Site Weddings and Wedding Blocks generating wedding group revenue - Solicit, close and contract wedding business using strong negotiating skills and creative selling techniques - Develop relationships within the wedding community to expand repeat customer base for future business opportunities - Attend regular networking events to help build brand awareness - Partner with the Hotel teams in providing a customer experience that exceeds the customers' expectations - Effectively use sales resources - Contribute to the health and strength of a dynamic team culture - Communicate event details and requirements with and provide input to team members to execute catering events effectively - Monitor client satisfaction scores in staff helpfulness, food quality and overall event while leading by example to exceed brand pillars - Capture short turn around Corporate business - Solicit, negotiate and confirm new and repeat business - Exercise excellent communication, presentation, organization, time management and listening skills
Sep 17, 2023
Full time
Why us? Sage Hospitality is set to hire an accomplished Executive Meeting Manager at Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol - Navy Yard . We are seeking a Executive Meeting Manager to contribute to the property by being influential, driven, and ultimately committed to the continued growth and success of the hotel and community! Nestled in the hea rt of DC's fastest emerging neighborhood along the Anacostia River, Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol Navy Yard is the premier choice for your getaway. Our all - suite Washington Navy Yard hotel is just footsteps away from the Washington Natio nal's ballpark and is proud to be an official partner and passionate supporter of the Nationals. With many new restaurants, stores, outdoor concerts, and a vibrant waterfront along the Anacostia River, guests will find it's easy to 'Be At Home' during thei r stay. Featuring a modern glass façade and contemporary décor, our hotel celebrates the energy of the Navy Yard neighborhood with floor - to - ceiling windows and Washington Nationals memorabilia along with all the other amenities of the Homewood Suites. Un ique to our property we have modern rooftop terrace equipped with gas grills, a pop - up bar, and panoramic views of Washington DC, including historic attractions such as the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument. Feel at home at the Homewood Suites Wash ington DC Capitol - Navy Yard Job Overview The Executive Meetings Manager is responsible for booking short term meetings and groups into the hotel. Supervises and executes set up, break down, and service of conference meeting rooms. Responsibilities - Receive and respond to all customer inquiries. Negotiate and capture all profitable Rooms & Catering business. - Provide marketing collateral to clients and guests; which may include menus, meeting room layout & seating capacity diagrams, and similar. - Prepare and send requested proposals and contracts to designated potential clients - Coordinate all details pertaining to room lists, include room types, shared rooms, room locations, handicap-accessible rooms, room billing, etc. - Educate Event Planners on hotel procedures, such as: meal guarantees, set-up styles, payment terms, available hotel services, etc. - Coordinate all details to appear on each "Banquet Event Order." Details to coordinate may include meeting room set-up specifications, banquet food & beverage items, audio/visual equipment & billing details. - On a regular basis, distribute final Rooming Lists, Group Resumes and Banquet Event Orders to all applicable staff, including all Department Heads. - Conduct site inspections. Entertain qualified potential clients in accordance with Sage Hospitality policies. - In a timely, accurate and consistent manner, document and report all sales activities as required. - Maintain an active list of top accounts to ensure continuous relationship building activities. Top accounts should be contacted, visited and entertained frequently. - Perform other services and duties as requested. May be called on to host functions and participate in, or conduct sales blitzes, travel and work extended hours to achieve departmental goals. - "Short Term" booking market (1 month or less) - Sell and service On Site Weddings and Wedding Blocks generating wedding group revenue - Solicit, close and contract wedding business using strong negotiating skills and creative selling techniques - Develop relationships within the wedding community to expand repeat customer base for future business opportunities - Attend regular networking events to help build brand awareness - Partner with the Hotel teams in providing a customer experience that exceeds the customers' expectations - Effectively use sales resources - Contribute to the health and strength of a dynamic team culture - Communicate event details and requirements with and provide input to team members to execute catering events effectively - Monitor client satisfaction scores in staff helpfulness, food quality and overall event while leading by example to exceed brand pillars - Capture short turn around Corporate business - Solicit, negotiate and confirm new and repeat business - Exercise excellent communication, presentation, organization, time management and listening skills
