Food Operations Manager 2 - Sodexo

Unit Description

Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference.

**Relocation Assistance Provided**

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 3 for Texas A&M Commerce, located in Commerce, TX. This manager will supervise 60+ employees in the Resident Dining Hall with additional oversight into Retail, Catering, Camps, Conferences, and Concessions by working through the managers and supervisors of those areas. 

Texas A&M Commerce is a public research university in Commerce, Texas. With an average enrollment of over 12,000 students, the university is the third-largest institution in the Texas A&M University System. Founded in 1889, the institution is also the fourth-oldest state university or college in the State of Texas.  Located on the northeastern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, approximately 65 miles from downtown Dallas, the university attracts traditional resident students from the Metroplex and also from the smaller communities of Northeast Texas.

The successful candidate will: 

• Have oversight of day-to-day operations by making sure menu planning, meal pattern compliance, recipes, and HACCP standards are being followed.
• Supervises day-to-day work activities by delegating authority, assigning and prioritizing activities and monitoring operating standards
• Deliver high-quality food and customer service
• Achieve company and client financial targets and goals 
• Maintains and develops client relationships and customer satisfaction for multi-functional food service areas to ensure account retention and positive public relations
• 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 Develop strategic plans
• Support in large campus dining events in catering and concessions as needed
• Create a positive environment
• Ensure Sodexo standards are met

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:  

• Have a work history demonstrating strong employee and manager engagement leadership skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively
• Have culinary production and management experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance
• Can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service and serving great food
• Well organized, critical thinker, resourceful, and self-motivated 
• Have experience with scheduling to meet business demands and labor targets
• Are SERVSafe Certified 
• Have prior Assistant GM / Director-level or higher experience in Campus Dining
• Have professional cooking and production knowledge
• Have the ability to work flexible hours to meet business needs
• Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Has proficient computer skills

Learn more about Texas A&M Commerce at https://www.tamuc.edu/

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.   Not the job for you?We offer Food Service Management and Catering positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs.Working for Sodexo:At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Catering. 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

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 2 yearsBasic 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.