What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Operations Manager 2 position at Sodexo?
Do you possess strong leadership skills and enjoy managing people, processes and projects?
Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 2 to support our West LA county/Eastern Ventura County market, in our high profile Seniors services division This position will assist the Area Support Senior Manager and various work stream leaders with culinary and operations support at our existing senior living units and champion pre-opening preparations for new pieces of business. This role demands limited travel in the area, strong culinary skills, stellar organizational and structuring competency, and a demonstrated track record of successful collaboration/partnership with different teams.
The targeted salary range for this position in $75K - $80K base salary, with full benefits, 3 weeks paid vacation to start, and 401K available day one!
The successful candidate will:
- direct and supervise kitchen as well as dining room operations and designated back of house and front of house staff;
- ensure that the highest possible standards of food handling and preparation are achieved;
- control and ensure the company's and client's financial targets are achieved;
- engage with peers, colleagues and patrons in a manner that invites interaction and feedback.
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:
- 3-5 years of proven experience in a recognized concept
- have completed a recognized concept manager training program
- continuously update industry knowledge on current food trends and ingredients, making sure they lead the way in innovation and originality;
- have commercial acumen and a good level of computer literacy;
- are enthusiastic, confident and warm, with a positive approach to tasks with a can-do attitude and impeccable attention to detail
- Must have a valid Driver License
Employees who work in Healthcare and Seniors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination via an online portal.
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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.
Key Duties
- Establishes a safe work environment
- 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
Qualifications & Requirements:
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience - 2 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.