Campus Dining Operations Leader | Culinary Excellence

Sodexo; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 3 for the University of Colorado at Denver, located in Denver, Colorado. This leadership role oversees on-site dining operations across two locations (City Heights Dining Hall and Milo’s Den) and partners with the General Manager/Culinary Director to drive culinary excellence and student satisfaction.

With a strong emphasis on safety, cost control, and guest experience, you will drive operational performance and deliver high-quality service while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of management experience.
• 3 years related experience in food service.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team that directly influences client satisfaction and daily service experiences.
• Drive operational excellence across food quality, safety, and service delivery.
• Manage high-volume dining operations with ownership of financial and performance outcomes.
• Champion sustainability initiatives and culinary standards that elevate the dining experience.
• Build trusted client partnerships while delivering on contractual commitments.
• Gain professional growth through responsibility for people leadership, planning, and execution.

Skills

High-volume production

Kitchen operations

Menu execution

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 3 for the University of Colorado at Denver, located in Denver, Colorado. This leadership role oversees on-site dining operations across two locations (City Heights Dining Hall and Milo’s Den) and partners with the General Manager/Culinary Director to drive culinary excellence and student satisfaction.

With a strong emphasis on safety, cost control, and guest experience, you will drive operational performance and deliver high-quality service while