Sodexo is hiring: Manager, Special Event Planner in San Jose

Overview

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We are seeking an innovative and experienced Special Event and Catering Manager to support the team at Poppy & Claro in San Jose.

Poppy & Claro is a refined yet relaxed all day – restaurant that’s grounded in the spirit of Northern California ingredients. We will open from first light through the golden hour; the menu is guided by what’s grown nearby, layered with global flavors anchored in live-fire cooking — all set in a warm space rooted in Golden State Modernism.

The Manager, Special Events Planner and Catering will be a creative, highly organized individual to help execute unforgettable catering events that generate brand awareness, build business relationships, and boost employee morale. This position will be responsible for conceptualizing ideas for the events, creating and enforcing budgets, communicating with clients, and ultimately ensuring that each event is flawlessly executed. This position will be an expert multitasker with impeccable attention to detail and have an extraordinary ability to foresee risks and anticipate needs so that attendees are impressed and entirely satisfied by the time each event ends.

Responsibilities

• Identifying requirements and expectations for each event
• Implementing event concepts and themes
• Preparing event budgets and processing invoices
• Plan events and catering in line with the budget drawn-up for the event
• Managing set-up, tear-down, and clean-up operations
• Anticipating attendee needs and preparing against potential risks
• Conduct a pre- and post-event analysis to be able to plan properly and to also be able to improve in different areas
• Maintain good relationship with customers
• Put in place some contingency plans in case of unforeseen scenarios or mishaps during an event
• Supervise all catering activities going on during events

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 3 Years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Facilities Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Hospitality

Benefits

• 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

What You Bring

• An uncompromising focus on delivering excellent Guest experiences
• Humble and kind demeanor
• A genuine, truthful, and transparent communication style
• Excellent personal accountability
• A Team spirit - willing to do what it takes to get the job done

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.

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.

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