Job Description

A passion for helping people and attention to detail are the hallmarks of your success. Join a team where your leadership and creativity can make a difference.

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic and hospitality-driven Catering Manager 3 to support high-profile catering and retail dining operations at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey Cooper University Hospital is a 635-bed acute care academic and trauma center recognized for clinical excellence and continued growth throughout the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a prestigious healthcare account with significant expansion planned over the next five years. The Catering Manager will oversee approximately $600K in annual catering volume, supporting a wide range of executive-level, physician, hospital leadership, and special event functions while also assisting with grab-and-go retail operations and supporting the Executive Chef in day-to-day culinary operations.

The ideal candidate will be a polished, hands-on leader with strong culinary skills, excellent client relationship abilities, and the confidence to independently manage high-profile events from planning through execution.

What You'll Do

• Manage and execute high-end catering events and daily catering operations generating approximately $600K in annual revenue
• Build strong relationships with hospital leadership, physicians, clients, and department stakeholders
• Coordinate all aspects of catered events including planning, menu development, pricing, logistics, execution, and follow-up
• Support the Executive Chef and Production Manager with daily culinary and operational oversight
• Oversee grab-and-go retail offerings while helping drive innovation and presentation standards
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 5 employees, including oversight of a Sous Chef
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, customer service, and operational execution
• Utilize computer systems for event coordination, communication, ordering, and reporting
• Drive catering growth while maintaining outstanding client satisfaction and service standards
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Strong culinary background with hands-on cooking experience required
• Catering leadership experience with high-profile or executive-level events preferred
• Strong client relationship and communication skills with polished professional presence
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and event timelines
• Experience within healthcare, hospitality, corporate dining, or upscale catering environments preferred
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Computer savvy with strong administrative and communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable leadership style with willingness to support operational needs
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Experience supporting retail or grab-and-go operations preferred

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 years Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.