Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve! Sodexo has an opportunity for a Food Operations Manager 3 at Grambling State University in Grambling, LA. Our successful candidate will direct daily operations, including a 24/7 Resident dining hall. Candidates must be flexible and able to work all hours and be available to hire and mentor front-line teams. This role will be responsible for driving employee engagement as well as ensuring all staffing levels are met.
We are the Communities we serve! This account is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business. Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve! SodexoMAGIC is a joint Sodexo/ Magic Johnson venture. SodexoMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers. SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments: Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities
Incentives Relocation assistance is offered for this role. What You'll Do
The successful candidate will:
Have oversight of day-to-day operationsDeliver high quality food serviceAchieve company and client financial targets and goalsDevelop and maintain client and customer relationshipsDevelop strategic plansCreate a positive environmentEnsure Sodexo standards are met
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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring
We are looking for candidates who:
Have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaborativelyHave culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation complianceCan manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and/ordemonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo DRIVE, Food Management System (FMS) The Market Connection (TMC) and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience. This is only for internal candidates as external candidates won’t have this knowledge
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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.