**Unit Description** **Sodexo 's Universities segment** has an exciting **Catering Manager 3/Special Event Planner** opportunity available at our **long tenured account at Western Illinois University located in Macomb, IL.** Reporting to the General Manager, position will oversee up to 20 associates. ***** This job offers Relocation Assistance! ***** **Key Responsibilities:** + The Special Event Manager will plan the details of all events at this premier location + High interaction with clients prior to and day of event **You are/have:** + A sharp eye for attention to details + Excellent interpersonal skills + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Experience creating floor plans/diagrams, assisting with inquiries + Ability to manage, train, mentor and inspire a solid catering team, including scheduling + An expert in client/guest relations- this position will have direct client contact + Experience in executing catering and special events including many high end, fine dining banquets & weddings + Excellent event planning skills, and is visionary in regards to presentations and creativity + Ability to perform in high stress atmosphere + Demonstrated knowledge of catering logistics, casual and fine dining, and banquet management + Other duties include, but are not limited to: internal billing, creating floor plans, assisting with inquiries, and implementation if events from set up's to tear down + Computer proficient + Willingness to drive a large box delivery truck, preferred! **A flexible schedule is needed** due to the need of being available weekends, holidays, and evenings. **Working for Sodexo:** How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo champions a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and other career growth opportunities, along with the performance of organizations. We believe it is important for our work to be meaningful and we remain committed to our mission, our core values and the ethical principles that have guided us since 1966. We support these values and help them thrive in each employee. We strive to make working for Sodexo a genuinely great experience with benefits to promote your professional, personal and financial well-being, and to improve your Quality of Life now and into the future. Our experiences with our over 50 million customers each and every day enable us to develop Quality of Life services that reinforce the well-being of individuals, improving their effectiveness and helping companies and organizations to improve performance … every day. **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. **Qualifications & Requirements** Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degreeor equivalent experience Basic 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. **Location** _US-IL-MACOMB_ **System ID** _976654_ **Category** _Food Service_ **Relocation Type** _Yes - According to Grade_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ **Posted Range** _$46400 to $69960_ **Company : Segment Desc** _UNIVERSITIES_ _On-Site_