Food Operations Manager 1 - Athletics - Sodexo

Unit Description

Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals.

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 1 -  Athletics for University of Texas Austin located in Austin, Texas. This Food Operations Manager's main focus will be on ensuring day to day operations of the 15 Fueling stations that provide food service to student-athletes representing Olympic Sports Teams. The Food Operations Manager will work in collaboration with current Performance Nutrition staff, Sports Medicine staff and interns. The incumbent will be required to work daily shifts within the Fueling Stations. 

Primary responsibilities include: managing inventory and procurement for all 15 fueling stations across campus; oversee stocking the Athletic Fueling Stations at football (Moncrief), basketball (BBR), baseball, softball, tennis, swimming, track, and in B2 of DKR stadium, including budgeting, inventory, ordering, scheduling, receiving and distribution; collaborating with TANC Dietitian and Sports Performance Dietitians and interns on best fueling practices; as well as some training and supervising of student interns and/or workers. Must possess the ability to adhere to and comply with Sodexo, University, NCAA, and SEC rules and regulations. The successful candidate will:

• have oversight of day-to-day operations; 

• deliver high quality food service; 
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;  
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships; 
• develop strategic plans; 
• create a positive environment; and/or

• ensure Sodexo standards are met. 

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who: 

• have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively; 
• have culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance; 
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service; 
• prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and/or
• demonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) The Market Connection (TMC) and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience. This does not apply to external candidates.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.   Not the job for you? We offer Food Service Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Campus, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs.Working for Sodexo:At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceBasic 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.