Senior Manager, Area Support (Culinary) - Sodexo

Do you have a craving for a new culinary career in a beautiful premier high-profile account with an opportunity to express your creative side?

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a Senior Manager, Area Support -Food for Campbells in Camden NJ! This is an opportunity for an individual who thrive in a fast-paced environment.  The current food landscape includes 1 main cafe, 12 pantries, an offsite daycare where we feed 75 kids, and catering operations. 

The Sr. Manager Area Support Food person will work out of Campbells 3 days a week and travel to other locations 2 days of the week.  The Sr. Manager, Area Support will drive the culinary strategy for the business, elevating our culinary program to the next level, and support culinary initiatives, The Sr. Manager will also have a focus on bringing culinary cohesiveness between the retail café and catering departments. Other duties will include:

• Creating innovative menus for the business and specialty menus with our clients
• Knowledge of sustainability have experience with purchasing, menu planning and development to include cycle menus.
• Manage a team of 1Executive Chefs and 10 to 12 indirect hourly employees.
• Overall responsibility for preparation and presentation of food to exceed our clients’ standards.
• Have an eye for high end restaurant quality food and high level of organization
• Responsible for financials to include Food and Labor cost.
• Overseeing the food safety program
• Computer skills and basic accounting skills are required.

This position offers a traditional Business and Industry, predominantly Monday through Friday schedule but must be flexible to work evening and weekends when needed for catering events. 

Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (first year pro-rated based on date of hire).  Medical Benefits beginning date of hire, and 401K with company match eligible.  Parking included.

Sound like the opportunity you've been searching for? Apply today to grow with Sodexo, a world leader in Quality-of-Life Services!

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.

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 5 years   

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in operations

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.