Food Service Manager 2

Sodexo; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision care

Wellness programs

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sodexo Providence is seeking a skilled food service leader to oversee day-to-day operations for the Providence City School District. You will lead a diverse team, manage purchasing and inventory, and drive food cost and forecasting while upholding safety standards.

This school-based role emphasizes work-life balance, development opportunities, and advancing within Sodexo as you coach and engage staff toward quality service for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Food service management experience with focus on purchasing, inventory, food cost analysis and forecasting.
• Experience using automated inventory, ordering, production, and management systems.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices and workplace safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day food service operations and support a diverse team.
• Ensure client satisfaction, retention, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Purchasing

Inventory control

Food cost analysis

Forecasting

Food safety

Sanitation

Operations management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automated inventory systems

Job description

Lead day-to-day food service operations for Providence City School District! Support your team, maintain quality and safety standards, and help create a positive dining experience for students and staff.

Enjoy the work-life balance of a school-based schedule while building your leadership experience. This role offers the opportunity to grow your career, develop your team, and explore future advancement within Sodexo.

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: $53720 - $69520

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.