Food Service Operations Lead: Cost, Safety & Client Impact

Sodexo; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a leadership-oriented professional to oversee multi-functional food service operations in a role focused on client satisfaction, retention, and operational performance.

The position drives revenue and profit goals by executing programs with safety standards and daily oversight, while building a highly engaged team that delivers quality outcomes for clients and patients alike.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-functional food service operations and focus on client satisfaction and retention.
• Drive financial performance through disciplined execution of programs and safety standards.
• Foster an engaged, high-performing team and coach staff to excellence.

Skills

Food service mgmt

Purchasing

Inventory control

Food cost analysis

Forecasting

Leadership coaching

Safety compliance

Customer focus

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Inventory software

Ordering systems

Production management systems

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a leadership-oriented professional to oversee multi-functional food service operations in a role focused on client satisfaction, retention, and operational performance.

The position drives revenue and profit goals by executing programs with safety standards and daily oversight, while building a highly engaged team that delivers quality outcomes for clients and patients alike.