Food Operations Manager 2 - Sodexo

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 2 to join our Corporate Services account located in Lawrence Township, NJ. This Food Operations Manager will oversee a team of up to 26 Sodexo frontline (hourly) employees and report directly into a General Manager. This individual will own the day to day relationship with client while overseeing retail and catering operations at the business. 

This position offers a predominately Monday - Friday work schedule.

The successful candidate will:

• be kitchen savvy;
• have oversight of daily food operations, catering and deliver a high-quality product;
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals to include oversight of cash-handling and the POS system;
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
• motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline (hourly) staff; 
• ensure Sodexo standards are met to include compliance with company food and physical safety programs.

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

• have a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization;
• possess the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and exhibit a passion for a high-level of customer service;
• exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and/or
• demonstrate working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems as well as menu graphics programs.

Why Sodexo?

• Vacation, Personal and Sick Time
• Medical Benefits beginning date of hire
• 401K and Roth IRA with company match eligible

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.

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.

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
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.