Food Operations Manager 2

Sodexo • Findlay, OH • 3h ago

Role Overview

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success!

The University of Findlay is seeking a dynamic Operations Manager to oversee the Resident Dining, Catering, and Retail operations . Nearly 5,000 students, 4000 undergraduates, and 1000 graduates, from approximately 40 countries, are enrolled at Findlay. Approximately 1,400 students live on campus in University housing.

Day to day, this role will oversee all three campus operations. Specific duties will include maintaining operational and brand standards, scheduling frontline staffing, monitoring inventory, and financial data entry. Reporting to the GM, this position will oversee up to 50 hourly associates and up to 60 student associates.

Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Strong financial and analytical skills are mandatory for this position. Experience managing a food service team in an education environment is strongly preferred. Exceptional customer relations and team-building skills are a must!

What You'll Do

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, and ensures operating standards and regulatory requirements are met

Develops and implements plans, projects with defined objectives, methods, timetables, and budgets to support the client and Sodexo's strategic plan

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

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.

What You Bring

prior high volume dining experience

excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest culinary standards

strong coaching and employee development skills

a passion for food and innovation

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement -Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 2 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Location US-OH-FINDLAY

System ID 984296

Category Food Service

Employment Status Full-Time

Exempt

Posted Range $59600 to $90090

Company : Segment Desc UNIVERSITIES

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Sodexo

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