Senior Food Operations Lead — High-Volume Dining

Sodexo; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement & Career Growth

Job summary

Sodexo in Flint, MI is seeking a Food Operations Manager 2 to lead on-site dining programs within McLaren Health System. You will supervise a high-volume operation, drive safety, quality, and guest satisfaction, and manage financial performance through hands-on leadership.

The role requires 3 years of management experience, a bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel within Michigan. You’ll influence teams, uphold HACCP standards, and partner with clients to ensure contract commitments and

Qualifications

• Experience leading, training, and developing on-site food service teams.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards, regulatory requirements, and high-volume dining environments.
• Hospitality-focused approach centered on service quality and guest experience.
• Experience developing and executing operational and strategic plans aligned with client objectives.
• Creative mindset supporting culinary innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site food service operations and ensure high-quality service.
• Drive operational performance, safety compliance, and financial results.
• Manage high-volume dining operations with ownership of outcomes.
• Develop and implement operational and strategic plans aligned with client objectives.
• Foster sustainability initiatives and culinary standards while maintaining client satisfaction.
• Build strong client partnerships and ensure contractual commitments are met.

Skills

Food service leadership

HACCP knowledge

Team management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo in Flint, MI is seeking a Food Operations Manager 2 to lead on-site dining programs within McLaren Health System. You will supervise a high-volume operation, drive safety, quality, and guest satisfaction, and manage financial performance through hands-on leadership.

The role requires 3 years of management experience, a bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel within Michigan. You’ll influence teams, uphold HACCP standards, and partner with clients to ensure contract commitments and