Food Service Manager 3

Sodexo; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a leadership-focused professional to oversee multi-functional food service operations in a Texas setting. The role emphasizes client satisfaction, retention, and operational performance, with accountability for revenue and profit through disciplined program execution, safety standards, and daily oversight.

You will guide an engaged, high-performing team and collaborate with clients to sustain growth and stability.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Management experience: 2 years
• Related Experience: 1 year

Responsibilities

• Lead complex food service operations that influence client experience and retention.
• Drive financial performance through execution of programs and operational standards.
• Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety across daily operations.
• Foster an engaged, high-performing team and coach staff to drive compliance and performance.
• Collaborate with clients to support account growth and stability.

Skills

Food service management

Purchasing

Inventory control

Food cost analysis

Production forecasting

Food safety knowledge

Team coaching

Customer focus

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Automated inventory systems

Inventory 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, high-performing team.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $56270 - $72820

What’s in it for you

• Lead complex food service operations that directly influence client experience and retention.
• Drive financial performance through effective execution of programs and operational standards.
• Expand expertise in purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting.
• Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety across daily operations.
• Build trusted partnerships with clients while supporting account growth and stability.
• Grow leadership impact through coaching, delegation, and employee engagement initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• Food service management experience with emphasis on purchasing, inventory, food cost analysis, and production 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 outcomes and service excellence across patient or customer-facing operations.
• Proven success training, coaching, and engaging employees to support compliance and performance.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 2 years
• Related Experience: 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.