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Food Operations Manager 2

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Sodexo

Food Operations Manager 2

New York, NY

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Role Overview

Join a team that delivers culinary excellence and outstanding service every day!

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 2 in New York City. This role will report to the General Manager and oversee a staff of approximately 30 union employees. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong operational background, regulatory knowledge, and a passion for service excellence and team development.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years lead food management experience preferably in a hospital.

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ServSafe required.

What You'll Do

  • Oversee daily food service operations, including food production and service for both patients and retail outlets.
  • Lead food procurement efforts and maintain adherence to production standards.
  • Plan, cost, and implement retail menus in line with operational budgets.
  • Manage employee scheduling, conduct performance reviews, and support ongoing training and development.
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
  • Drive quality assurance and enforce physical and food safety protocols.
  • Control food, supply, and labor costs while meeting budgetary goals.
  • Foster a positive and productive union workforce environment.

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

  • Minimum of 2 years of lead food management experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
  • Strong communication skills and proven ability to build and lead effective teams.
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards and food service compliance in healthcare.
  • Knowledge of cook-chill systems preferred.
  • ServSafe Certification is required.
  • Experience managing in a union environment is a plus.

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 experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Client-provided location(s): Brooklyn, NY, USA
Job ID: Sodexo-29008468
Employment Type: Other