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Sodexo is seeking an experienced Food Operations Manager 3 for the beautiful campus of University of Texas in Tyler, located in piney woods of the east Texas community of Tyler, TX.
This is a large account with 9 sub units and +5M in managed volume. UT Tyler is in the 8th year of a 17 year contract that runs until 2033, with plans on continuous growth. This position will have 2 managers reporting to them and oversee all operations for Resident Dining, Sodexo Branded Retail, National Brands, Catering and Concessions. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of contract services and previous experience managing multiple concepts.
Success in this role and in the relationship will require you to:
Be innovative every dayLarge scale productionHave an eye for high end restaurant quality foodHave a strong focus on customer service Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed Ability to develop a strong management team
The ideal candidate has:
A strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trendsExcellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policiesStrong management skillsHigh volume experience in resident dining, catering, and multi-concept retail operations.
The University of Texas in Tyler is part of the internationally-renowned University of Texas System. UT Tyler offers excellence and the advantages of a comprehensive public university well known in the University of Texas system, with leading programs in nursing, business, engineering, arts and sciences, pharmacy, pre-med and teacher education. With an all-time record enrollment of over 10,000 students as of fall 2024, the university was recently recognized one of the fastest growing universities in the University of Texas System. Located east of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, approximately 100 miles from downtown Dallas, the university attracts traditional resident students from the Metroplex and also from other communities of throughout the state of Texas. UT Tyler has one of the largest international student populations in the UT system.
Sodexo has maintained a strong client relationship for many years with a growing Dining Services program and definite opportunity for growth within the unit and Sodexo.
What We OfferSodexo 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.
Qualifications & RequirementsBasic 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.