Food Operations Manager 3

Entegra; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Well‑

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities andTuition

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an on-site Food Operations Manager 3 for a healthcare account at Erlanger Baroness Hospital. You will lead a high-volume dining operation, ensuring safety, quality, and service excellence while managing financial performance and client satisfaction.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor the team, and collaborate with hospital leadership to meet contract objectives and elevate the dining experience for patients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, training and developing on-site food service teams.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards, regulatory requirements, and high-volume dining environments.
• Hospitality-focused approach centered on service quality and guest experience.
• Experience developing and executing operational and strategic plans aligned with client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site food service operations and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Lead and develop on-site food service teams to meet client objectives.
• Ensure safety, regulatory and HACCP compliance across operations.

Skills

Team leadership

HACCP knowledge

Operational planning

Guest experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 3 for a healthcare account overseeing food operations at Erlanger Baroness Hospital.

About the job

Join a leadership role responsible for overseeing on-site food service operations and delivering consistent, high-quality service outcomes. This position drives operational performance, safety compliance, financial results, and long-term client success through hands‑on leadership and strategic execution.

Pay Range: $74290 - $96140

What’s in it for you

• 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.

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading, training, and developing on-site food service teams.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards, regulatory requirements, and high-volume dining environments.
• Hospitality-focused approach centered on service quality and guest experience.
• Experience developing and executing operational and strategic plans aligned with client objectives.
• Creative mindset supporting culinary innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 3 years
• Related Experience: 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.