Food Service Manager 1

Sodexo; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Welll

401(k) Plan with Matching Contri

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tu it

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Food Service Manager to support Methodist Hospital at both Southlake in Merrillville and Northlake in Gary, IN. The role leads multi-functional food service operations with a focus on client satisfaction, safety, and operational performance.

You will oversee staff, drive purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting while ensuring high standards of sanitation and patient service across campuses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related experience.
• Experience in hospital or food service operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead food service operations and ensure client satisfaction.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, and food cost management.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Coach and develop staff across campuses.

Skills

Food service management

Purchasing

Inventory control

Food cost analysis

Forecasting

Staff coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Management systems

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Food Service Manager to support Methodist Hospital at both Southlake in Merrillville and Northlake located in Gary, IN.

About the job

Join a leadership role overseeing multi-functional food service operations with a focus on client satisfaction, retention, and operational performance. This position supports revenue and profit goals through disciplined execution of programs, safety standards, and daily operational oversight while fostering an engaged and well-supported team.

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:

$19.45 per hour - $25.17 per hour

What’s in it for you

• Lead diverse food service operations that directly influence client satisfaction and retention.

• Drive operational excellence through execution of standard processes and performance metrics.

• Gain hands‑on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting.

• Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives.

• Build trusted client relationships while supporting account growth and profitability.

• Develop leadership skills through coaching, delegation, and team engagement initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• Food service management experience with focus on purchasing, inventory, food cost analysis, and forecasting.

• Experience using automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and workplace safety standards.

• Experience supporting quality, patient satisfaction, and service delivery across operations.

• Proven success coaching teams, providing feedback, and supporting compliance and engagement.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: High school diploma or GED

• Related Experience: 0- 1 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.