Food Operations Manager 1

Sodexo; Morrisville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that creates memorable experiences through exceptional food services at airport lounges. As a Food Operations Manager, you will oversee daily operations, ensuring high-quality product delivery while achieving financial targets. This role offers a chance to lead a passionate team, develop client relationships, and contribute to a vibrant hospitality environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company values your ideas and fosters a collaborative workplace. If you're ready to elevate your career in a dynamic setting, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Airport Parking

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years of management experience in food services.
• 1 year of functional experience in culinary services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food operations ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Achieve financial targets and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Food and Beverage Experience

Leadership Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Automated Food Inventory Systems

Menu Graphics Programs

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexo Live! has an exciting opportunity for a Food Operations Manager at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Our airport lounges are dedicated spaces for passengers to relax and rejuvenate while awaiting their next adventure. Join our team of experience-makers and food fanatics and be part of creating memorable experiences!

Venues and events don’t just bring people together; they create exceptional moments and lasting memories. Sodexo Live! provides hospitality services to airport lounges, stadiums, arenas, convention and conference centers, zoos, museums, and more. Working at one of these locations is exciting and allows you to be part of creating memorable experiences for people.

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, 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.

Incentives

Paid Airport Parking

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily food operations and ensure high-quality product delivery;
• Achieve company and client financial targets and goals;
• Develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
• Motivate, coach, mentor, and develop frontline (hourly) staff;
• Ensure Sodexo standards are met, including compliance with food and physical safety programs.

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 specific criteria such as 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

• Previous food and beverage experience within hotels, restaurants, or similar upscale hospitality venues;
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively across all organizational levels;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and exhibit a passion for high-level customer service;
• Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed;
• Working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, management systems, and menu graphics programs;
• Both front and back of house experience.

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 economic, social, and environmental progress in our communities. We partner with clients to provide memorable experiences through food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

We value you for who you are; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and your ideas and opinions will be heard. 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 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 law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum Management Experience: 2 years. Minimum Functional Experience: 1 year in food or culinary services, including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.