Food Operations Manager 2

Sodexo; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo seeks a leadership professional to oversee on-site food service operations in Las Vegas, driving service excellence, safety, and financial results through strong team leadership and strategic execution.

You will manage a high-volume dining operation, set direction, evaluate performance, and partner with clients to ensure quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across the site.

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 service outcomes.
• Drive operational performance, financial results, and client satisfaction through effective team leadership and safety oversight.
• Set direction and deploy resources; manage performance evaluations and staffing decisions.

Skills

Team leadership

HACCP knowledge

Customer service orientation

Strategic planning

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $70975 per year - $91850 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.