Food Operations Manager 3

Job Description

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Serve happiness/wellness as you create an environment that feels more like home.

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Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 3 for University of Southern Maine located in Gorham, ME. The Food Operations Manager 3 provides leadership and supervision for the on-site food service exempt and non-exempt level staff in the delivery of our contractual agreement with the client. Provides supervision for food services at account/unit to ensure client satisfaction and retention for the company. Implements business practices in order to uphold company mission, values and commitments made in the Sodexo client contractual agreement.

Key Duties

• Establishes a safe work environment.

• Assumes General Manager's (GM) responsibilities and authority in their absence.

• Utilizes Sodexo tools and programs to develop client, customer, and staff relationships, to ensure account retention.

• Implements and fully utilizes all Sodexo tools and programs to ensure financial outcomes.

• Directs daily operations of food service to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources, ensures operating standards and regulatory requirements are met.

• Develops and implements plans, projects, with defined objectives, methods, timetables and budget to support client and Sodexo strategic plan.

• Ensures adherence to all HR standards for Sodexo, client, and regulatory agencies

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 passion for a high level of customer service

• Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed

• Demonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS & DRIVE) The Market Connection (TMC) and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience preferred. (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.

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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

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience

• 3 years

Basic Functional Experience

• 3 years 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.

Application Instructions

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