Catering Manager

Who We Are:

We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 2,000 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry people at work through our ongoing food programs located within companies and office buildings. Every day, each Fooda location is served by different restaurants that come onsite and serve fresh lunch from their chef’s unique menus. Fooda operates in 20 major US cities and plans to continue its expansion across the United States and internationally. Eight out of ten employees believe Fooda is one of their company’s top perks.

Position Overview:

The Catering Manager position is critical to the success of a Fooda client location. The Catering Manager is responsible for managing client relationships along with managing the daily catering orders offered at the client location. The Catering Manager ensures all catering offered to the client and customers are of superior quality and service.

Who You Are:

• You love building relationships and enjoy customer service
• You are optimistic in the face of problems and you’re capable of finding solutions quickly and effectively
• You are very organized and detail oriented. Type-A personality is a plus!
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset with the capability of managing work independently
• Quick thinking on your feet and no problem is too big or small for you
• You do not wait for direction and are always looking for ways to improve
• Prior experience in catering preferred
• Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in addition to five to eight years of relevant experience

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Coordinate and oversee internal catering events at client location
• Establish and maintain effective client and customer rapport to determine catering needs
• Maintain costs as it relates to food, beverage, and labor
• Negotiate new menus with restaurant partners for special requests
• Recruit and train catering staff at client location
• Oversee set up and cleanup of all catering events
• Ensure all catering events comply with government and agency standards, including but not limited to those relating to safety and health

What We’ll Hook You Up With:

• Competitive market salary and stock options based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance plans
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid maternity and parental leave benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-issued laptop
• Daily subsidized lunch program (ours!) and free food and beverages in the office
• A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No recruiters please.