Food Operations Manager 1

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager for a potential new sale in the Greater Phoenix Arizona area. The Food Service Manager is responsible for providing leadership and supervision for the on-site food service in the delivery of our contractual agreement with the client. At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.

• Maintains and develops client relationships and customer satisfaction for multi-functional food service areas to ensure account retention and positive public relations
• Establishes and maintains a safe work environment
• Supervises day-to-day work activities by delegating authority, assigning, and prioritizing activities and monitoring operating standards
• Utilizes Sodexo resources and programs to ensure operating standards and regulatory' requirements are met and employees have the necessary equipment and inventory'
• Manages by providing positive and constructive feedback to employees in order to reward, coach, correct and motivate in order drive a high-level of employee engagement

• 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

• Ability to successfully oversee menu planning, meal pattern compliance, recipes, and HACCP standards
• Positive environment building skills
• ServeSafe Certification
• Management experience
• Organization, critical thinking, resourcefulness, and self-motivation
• Basic professional cooking knowledge