**Unit Description** **Sodexo Live!'s Airport Lounge Segment** has an exciting opportunity for a **Food and Beverage Operations Director at our prestious Airline Lounge at San Jose International Airport in San Jose, CA.** An oasis away from the airport hustle, our airport lounges have become synonymous for comfort and elegance at major airports throughout the world. The **Operations Director** will have oversight of food and beverage program, including food prep/cooks, bartenders, and food attendants, as well as the janitorial team. As Director, you will be responsible for the club(s)/lounge operations including, culinary standards ordering product, inventory, food and beverage (bar) program training, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with culinary training, monitoring service and complying with Sodexo and our airline client's standards of service. **Oversight for both bar and back of house** . We are seeking individuals with strong communication skills, flexibility and adaptability in a fast and frequently changing environment. **The successful candidate will:** 1. have previous food, beverage and culinary experience within hotels, restaurants or similar upscale hospitality venue; 2. have oversight of daily food operations and deliver a high-quality product; 3. achieve company and client financial targets and goals; 4. Utilize Food Management systems for menu development, ordering and inventory; 5. Provide the highest quality of service; 6. Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment; and/or 7. Comply with all company safety, risk management, and HACCP policies and procedures. Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. **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. **Qualifications & Requirements** Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 3 years Basic Functional Experience - 3 years 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. **Location** _US-CA-SAN JOSE_ **System ID** _977291_ **Category** _Food Service_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ **Posted Range** _$67300 to $101640_ **Company : Segment Desc** _AIRLINE LOUNGES_ _On-Site_