Food Operations Manager 2

Sodexo Group; Wilmington, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellness Programs

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Food Operations Manager 2 to lead daily operations at ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital. The role focuses on delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced healthcare environment with strong leadership and strategic execution.

Located in downtown Wilmington, this position emphasizes operational excellence, safety oversight, and collaboration with clients to meet contractual commitments.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site food service operations and deliver service outcomes.
• Drive operational performance, financial results, and client satisfaction.
• Provide safety oversight and strategic execution with the team.

Skills

Team leadership

HACCP familiarity

Customer service focus

Strategic initiative

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Food Operations Manager 2 to lead daily operations at ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital. Bring your leadership, energy and passion for service to a fast-paced healthcare environment where every day makes a difference

Located in downtown Wilmington, ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital is a 350-bed facility serving patients across Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Join a high-performing team and help elevate the patient and customer experience

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:

$75000 - $85000

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

TYPICAL SCHEDULE M-F 10:30am-7:30pm (every other weekend)

• 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.

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