Food Operations Manager 1 in Portales

Energy Jobline ZR; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Well-

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo seeks a Food Operations Manager 1 to lead on-site campus dining operations at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. You will drive high-volume dining, oversee safety and quality, and develop teams while managing budgets and labor in a fast-paced environment.

Relocation is available. This role focuses on operational excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic execution across catering, dining, and concessions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2-3 years of management experience.
• 2-3 years of related experience in food service.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and regulatory compliance for high-volume dining.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site food service operations and deliver exceptional service outcomes.
• Drive operational performance, financial results, and client satisfaction through effective team leadership and safety oversight.
• Lead high-volume campus dining operations in catering and dining, supporting Retail Operations and Concessions.
• Develop teams, manage budgets and labor, and implement strategic initiatives aligned with client goals.

Skills

Team leadership

HACCP compliance

High-volume dining

Regulatory compliance

Food safety

Budget and labor management

Customer experience

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Join Sodexo as a Food Operations Manager 1 at the Eastern New Mexico University! Lead high-volume campus dining operations in catering and dining. Support Retail Operations and Concessions, develop teams, manage budgets and labor, and help create

Bring your culinary leadership experience to a fast-paced campus environment. Support daily operations, food quality, safety, cost controls, and team development. Relocation Available.

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 - $72820 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

Previous culinary experience or culinary leadership highly .

• 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 and 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, , , , , , , , , , , military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.