Food Service Ops Leader | Growth & Client Relationships

Lance Recruiting; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee daily food service operations, guiding a dynamic team to deliver exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. You’ll manage financial performance and build strong relationships with clients, driving sustained success.

The role emphasizes people leadership, performance evaluation, and strategic resource deployment in a large-scale, fast-paced environment. Incentive eligibility included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of management experience.
• Experience leading a high-volume unit.
• Experience in food service management or directorship.
• Solid financial expertise including budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead dynamic teams to deliver outstanding food and nutrition services in diverse environments.
• Drive operational excellence while meeting financial goals and performance targets.
• Develop meaningful client and customer partnerships that enhance service quality and loyalty.
• Gain valuable experience managing large-scale, fast-paced food service operations.
• Influence team growth through coaching, engagement, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate across departments to innovate and improve service delivery.

Skills

Food service management

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee daily food service operations, guiding a dynamic team to deliver exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. You’ll manage financial performance and build strong relationships with clients, driving sustained success.

The role emphasizes people leadership, performance evaluation, and strategic resource deployment in a large-scale, fast-paced environment. Incentive eligibility included.