Senior Manager, Health & Safety

Sodexo; Maryland; On-site; USD 86,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Health & Safety leader to oversee food safety, health and safety, environmental safety, and QA for an assigned zone within airport lounge operations. You will travel extensively, lead inspections and trainings, and act as escalation point for safety issues to ensure compliant, high-quality service.

Role focuses on hands-on oversight, collaboration with operations and auditors, and driving continuous safety improvements across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience leading health, safety, and food safety programs in food service or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Auditing, corrective actions, and coaching teams on safe practices.
• Ability to serve as escalation point for safety incidents.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and food safety programs across locations.
• Conduct audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Coach and train frontline teams and partners; ensure compliance.

Skills

Safety leadership

Audits & investigations

Team coaching

Regulatory knowledge

HACCP expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Food safety: Supports regions, HACCP programs, inspections, emergencies, training, and incident response. People safety: Leads injury prevention, risk reduction, compliance, metrics, corrective actions, and enforcement.

Position Supports the Campus and Schools Segments

About the job

Join a role where you’ll serve as the primary Health & Safety leader for an assigned zone, supporting airport lounge operations through hands‑on oversight, training, and compliance. You will lead food safety, health and safety, environmental safety, and quality assurance efforts, acting as the formal escalation point for safety-related issues. With significant travel, you will partner closely with operations, auditors, and frontline teams to ensure safe, compliant, and high‑quality service across all locations.

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:

$86275 - $133870

Incentive Eligibility:

Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What’s in it for you

• Influence safety culture, preventive practices, and service quality across multiple sites.
• Lead hands‑on training, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third‑party auditors to drive accountability.
• Gain visibility in a fast‑paced, dynamic airport lounge environment.
• Travel extensively for operational oversight, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Contribute to the development of standardized food safety and health protocols.
• Work in a role that blends operational leadership with strategic safety management.

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading health, safety, and food safety programs in food service or food manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal food safety and environmental health regulations.
• Expertise conducting audits, managing corrective actions, and coaching teams on HACCP, allergens, sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Proven record of serving as the escalation point for safety incidents and resolving recurring operational issues.
• Required certifications such as ServSafe, CFPM, HACCP, and Allergen Awareness.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 5 years
• Related Experience: 3 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.