Unit Description:

Working together, supporting your team, reaching for the best in a high-volume, high paced environment is second nature to you.

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 3 to support our Schools Segment located in Rock Hill, SC!  The Food Operations Manager 3 provides leadership and supervision for the on-site food service exempt and non-exempt level staff in the delivery of our contractual agreement with the client. Provides supervision for food services at account/unit to ensure client satisfaction and retention for the company. Implements business practices in order to uphold company mission, values and commitments made in the Sodexo client contractual agreement. 

Key Duties

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, ensures operating standards and regulatory requirements are met

Develops and implements plans, projects, with defined objectives, methods, timetables and budget to support client and Sodexo strategic plan

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

Experienced K-12 manager with a strong culinary background and sound understanding of operational efficiencies.

Strong desire to deliver a superior experience for the students, while focusing on the training and safety of our employees.

Bilingual in both English and Spanish is strongly preferred. 

The successful candidate will: 

have oversight of day-to-day operations;

deliver high quality food service;

achieve company and client financial targets and goals; 

develop and maintain client and customer relationships;

develop strategic plans;

create a positive environment; and/or

ensure Sodexo standards are met.

plan menus and manage the ordering process.

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

have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively; 

have culinary production 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; 

prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and/or

demonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) The Market Connection (TMC) and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience. 

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.  Learn more about  

Not the job for you?

We offer Food Service Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Health Care, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. .

Working for Sodexo:

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. 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:

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years   

Basic Functional Experience - 3 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.