Food Operations Manager 2

What You'll Do

The Food Operations Manager 2 will play a vital leadership role in directing all aspects of the food service operation, with full oversight of staff and financial performance. This includes:

• Directly managing a team of 45-50 union employees, including supervisors and managers who report directly to this role.
• Leading and developing frontline staff, supervisors, and managers to ensure operational excellence and client satisfaction.
• Overseeing all food service functions, including ordering, inventory control, sanitation, and quality assurance.
• Managing the entire department budget, including labor costs, in coordination with both Sodexo and client expectations.
• Acting as the on-site leadership presence for the Sodexo team-serving as the sole Sodexo manager at the account.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for both Sodexo and client stakeholders.
• Filling in for other supervisors or managers as needed and providing weekend and evening coverage to support ongoing operations.

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

• Experience managing food service operations in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong background in union workforce management, with a proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Financial acumen with experience managing large operational budgets and staffing plans.
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations, inventory systems, and ordering procedures.
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as operational needs arise.

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.