Food Operations Manager 2

Sodexo • Lawrence Township, NJ • 1h ago

Role Overview

SodexoMagic is seeking a highly accomplished Food Operations Manager to oversee food service operations for a large, fast-paced account in Lawrence Township , NJ. This dynamic, high-profile role requires a leader with the presence, expertise, and confidence to manage a large café, on-site restaurant, extensive catering services, coffee, and retail outlets, and skilled front of house and culinary teams. You will drive exceptional guest experience through flawless daily service execution, strong client partnership, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in front-of-house food service leadership, including high-end, large-volume catering; a proven ability to motivate, develop, and manage diverse teams; and a track record of building strong client relationships. Exceptional communication skills, operational acumen, and the ability to elevate service standards in a complex, high-demand environment are critical to success in this role.

SodexoMagic

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

Provide strong operational leadership, ensuring excellence and consistent service standards across all units.

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and seamless coordination.

Train, mentor, and develop a diverse team, promoting professional growth and sustaining a high-performance culture.

Oversee high-end, large-volume catering operations with an emphasis on exceptional quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

Champion a customer-centric service culture that drives engagement, elevates the guest experience, and supports organizational goals.

Build and maintain strong client partnerships with executive presence, leveraging food service systems and tools to streamline and enhance operations.

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

A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, with a proven track record of strong leadership and management of large-scale operations

Excellent leadership and administrative abilities, including hiring, training, and developing high-performing teams

A commitment to building and maintaining strong client and customer relationships through exceptional service

Hands-on food service and catering experience and thorough knowledge of safety and sanitation standards

The ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate professionally, and deliver outstanding customer service with passion

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-NJ-LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP

System ID 986071

Category Food Service

Employment Status Full-Time

Exempt

Posted Range $70975 to $91850

Company : Segment Desc CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)

On-Site

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