Food Service Manager 1

Sodexo; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo in Merrillville, Indiana, invites a leadership-minded professional to oversee multi-functional food service operations, with a clear focus on client satisfaction, retention, and strong operational performance.

In this role you will drive standard processes, safety programs, and daily oversight while developing a motivated, well-supported team. You will gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management with purchasing, inventory, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with inventory and food cost management.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and workplace safety.
• Experience supporting quality and patient satisfaction across operations.
• Coaching teams and ensuring compliance and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-functional food service operations.
• Focus on client satisfaction, retention, and operational performance.
• Execute programs while maintaining safety standards.
• Provide daily operational oversight and leadership to the team.

Skills

Food service management

Inventory management

Forecasting

Food cost analysis

Team coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automated inventory system

Ordering systems

Production management software

Job description

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.

Pay Range:

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