Food Operations Manager 1

Company: Sodexo
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: October 4, 2021

Job Description:

Unit Description:

Work for a company that cares for its people and offers opportunities for personal growth.

Sodexo Senior Living is seeking a Food Operations Manager 1 for Inspired Living, Ivy Ridge, a small memory care facility located in St. Petersburg, Florida nearby Tampa.  This Food Operations Manager will oversee the food service operations serving up to 60 residents. Will manage a staff of 6 FT and PT hourly employees.  Typical shift will be 6:30am - 4:30pm with some weekends. 

Is this opportunity right for you?

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

Are you the experienced food service manager we’re seeking?

We are looking for candidates who will:

• have oversight of daily dining operations (dining room service);
• deliver high quality food service and ensure diet compliance;
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
• create a positive environment; and
• ensure Sodexo Standards are met.

The ideal candidate:

• has two or more years food service management experience ideally in a healthcare environment
• has a strong food production background, will cook as needed;
• has a knowledge of safety and sanitation compliance;
• has excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working with seniors and managing people and the dining operation to make every day a better day for our clients and residents;
• has the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;
• can demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and
• is proficient in computer skills and report management experience.

Learn more about Sodexo’s Benefits 

Not the job for you?

At Sodexo, we offer Food Service Management and Retail Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Health Care, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs.

Working for Sodexo:

How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. 

Provides leadership and supervision for the on-site food service exempt and non-exempt level staff in the delivery of our contractual agreement with the client. Provides supervision for food services at account/unit to ensure client satisfaction and retention for the company. Implements business practices in order to uphold company mission, values and commitments made in the Sodexo client contractual agreement.
Key Duties
- Establishes a safe work environment

- Utilizes Sodexo tools and programs to develop client, customer, and staff relationships,  to ensure account retention

- Implements and fully utilizes all Sodexo tools and programs to ensure financial outcomes

- Directs daily operations of food service to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources, ensures operating standards and regulatory requirements are met

- Develops and implements plans, projects, with defined objectives, methods, timetables and budget to support client and Sodexo strategic plan

- Ensures adherence to all HR standards for Sodexo, client, and  regulatory agencies.

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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