Sanitation Manager

Compass Group USA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Levy at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Sanitation Manager to lead all aspects of sanitation compliance, partnering with the Executive Chef Team and health officials to ensure clean, safe food environments.

The role focuses on enforcing CalCode standards, coaching leaders, training staff, and supporting waste management. Flexible hours including evenings and event days, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of sanitation, kitchen operations, or environmental services experience.
• Hold or obtain a California Food Handler Card.
• CFPM or ServSafe certification.
• Stand for long periods and move across multi‑level venue concourses and kitchens during event shifts.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, venue event days, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of the venue's sanitation program.
• Review health department audits and internal sanitation reports to ensure progress and corrective actions.
• Work with OSHA, sanitation, and health inspectors to support inspections or initiatives.
• Enforce adherence to CalCode and local guidelines.
• Coach operational leaders to ensure safety and sanitation standards.
• Train and mentor team members on safe food handling and allergen control.
• Support waste management and proper sorting per regulations.
• Assist in reporting and handling of team member incidents and guest claims.
• Travel: ability and willingness to travel as required.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

Health department coordination

Education

California Food Handler Card

CFPM or ServSafe certification

Job description

Location: Levi's Stadium - Santa Clara, CA

Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.

About Levy
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centres; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All‑Star Games.

Summary:

As the Sanitation Manager, they are responsible for leading all areas of sanitation compliance. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef Team, this role works closely with the Health Department to navigate health inspections and re‑checks as needed. Acting as a health and safety champion focused on people and quality standards, the Manager ensures all food preparation facilities satisfy California Retail Food Code standards to deliver a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for guests and team members.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Manages the implementation of the venue's sanitation program.
• Reviews health department audits and internal sanitation reports to ensure operational progress and execute prompt corrective actions.
• Works with local OSHA, sanitation, Everclean, and Health inspectors to support inspections or local initiatives.
• Enforces adherence to company standards, the California Retail Food Code (CalCode), and local Environmental Health Department guidelines.
• Coaches operational leaders to ensure a thorough understanding of all safety and sanitation standards.
• Trains, coaches, and mentors team members on safe food handling, proper dishwashing procedures, chemical handling (HAZCOM/SDS), and allergen cross‑contamination prevention.
• Supports venue waste management programs by ensuring proper sorting of organic waste, recyclables, and landfill materials in alignment with local Bay Area composting and diversion regulations.
• Provides knowledgeable assistance in the reporting, monitoring, and settling of team members, foodborne illness, liquor liability, and guest claims.
• 2 - 3+ years of experience in sanitation, kitchen operations, or environmental services—ideally within a high‑volume hospitality, restaurant, catering, or venue environment.
• Hold or obtain a valid California Food Handler Card, Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification, or ServSafe certification.
• Stand for long periods of time and remain physically mobile throughout multi‑level venue concourses and kitchens during event shifts.
• Demonstrate physical stamina and agility required to move quickly across large facility footprints.
• Lift and move materials, supplies, and cleaning equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• React with physical and mental alertness in emergency situations.
• Work in extreme weather conditions through the workday.
• Maintain flexible availability including evenings, weekends, venue event days, and holidays.
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel as required.

At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Levy maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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