Food Operations Manager 1 - Sodexo

Role Overview

Creating solutions for everything from dining and nutrition to facilities maintenance and rehabilitative services, Sodexo partners with government agencies and military organizations to improve people’s quality of life and make a positive impact.

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager for the United States Marine Corps Dining Facility 2080  located in Parris Island, SC, MCAS Beaufort Airtsation Mess Hall.  This unit feeds Marines and Visiting Guests  Four meals every day 365 days a week.  This unit is comprised of a subpartner managerment team and variety of sub partner employees as front of the house employees and a great team of Sodexo back of the house employees.

• Professional with a collaborative mindset,
• Committed to operational excellence standards,
• A willingness to coach and develop staff,
• Openness to change and attentive with a responsive communication style that will encourage success in this position.
• Menu planning & forecasting processes, and understanding of safe food handling practices, qualities, and standards (e.g. HACCP forms, temperature logs, safety audits, inventory management, etc.)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Excel Worksheet usage and design.
• Strong office organizational skills

What You'll Do

• 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.

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

• Committed to operational excellence standards,
• A willingness to coach and develop staff,
• Openness to change and attentive with a responsive communication style that will encourage success in this position.
• Menu planning & forecasting processes, and understanding of safe food handling practices, qualities, and standards (e.g. HACCP forms, temperature logs, safety audits, inventory management, etc.)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Excel Worksheet usage and design.
• Strong office organizational skills

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 experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.