Food Operations Manager 1

Sodexo; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations / Concessions Manager for St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This leadership role oversees all campus dining operations including Catering, Concessions, Retail, and Resident dining.

The position focuses on delivering exceptional service, driving operational performance and financial results, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance through strong team leadership and strategic execution.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, training, and developing on-site food service teams.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards, regulatory compliance, and high-volume dining environments.
• Hospitality-focused approach centered on service quality and customer experience.
• Experience planning and executing operational and strategic initiatives aligned with client goals.
• Creative mindset supporting culinary innovation, sustainability, and team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site food service operations and deliver exceptional service outcomes.
• Drive operational performance, financial results, and client satisfaction through leadership and safety oversight.
• Manage dining operations across Catering, Concessions, Retail, and Resident dining.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and HACCP guidelines.
• Advance strategic initiatives and client relationship management.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP knowledge

Customer focus

Operations planning

Strategic initiatives

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations / Concessions Manager for St. Cloud State University, in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

This Food Operations manager will oversee all the dining business on campus which consists of Catering, Concessions, Retail and Resident dining.

About The Job

Join a leadership role responsible for overseeing on-site food service operations and delivering exceptional service outcomes. This position drives operational performance, financial results, and client satisfaction through effective team leadership, safety oversight, and strategic execution.

Pay Range

$56270 per year - $75000 per year

What’s In It For You

• Lead a high‑performing team that directly impacts client satisfaction and daily experiences.
• Influence operational excellence through hands‑on leadership and strategic planning.
• Manage high‑volume dining operations with visibility across service, safety, and financial outcomes.
• Champion sustainability, culinary quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with clients to strengthen relationships and deliver on contractual commitments.
• Gain professional growth through ownership of operations, people development, and long‑term planning.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience leading, training, and developing on‑site food service teams.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards, regulatory compliance, and high‑volume dining environments.
• Hospitality‑focused approach centered on service quality and customer experience.
• Experience planning and executing operational and strategic initiatives aligned with client goals.
• Creative mindset supporting culinary innovation, sustainability, and team engagement.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 2 - 3 years
• Related Experience: 2 - 3 years

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.

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.