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Food Operations Manager 2

Sodexo

Multiple U.S. locationsJob$65–84K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$65–84K/yr
Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Food Operations Manager will lead food service operations for a new employee café and multiple micro kitchens within a corporate services account. The role oversees teams, service quality, safety, inventory, and financial performance while partnering with clients to launch and grow workplace dining programs. It also supports culinary innovation, sustainability, team development, and operational planning.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food Service Team LeadershipTeam TrainingTeam DevelopmentHACCP StandardsRegulatory ComplianceHigh-Volume DiningCustomer ServiceOperational PlanningStrategic PlanningCulinary InnovationSustainability

Qualifications

Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience2+ Years Management Experience2+ Years Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Lead food operations for a new employee café and oversee multiple micro kitchens within a premier corporate services account. Drive guest satisfaction, team engagement, and operational excellence in a dynamic workplace environment.

Enjoy work-life balance, benefits beginning on day one, competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact while launching an exciting new dining program.

About the job

Join a leadership role responsible for overseeing on-site food service operations and delivering exceptional service outcomes. This position drives operational performance, financial results, and client satisfaction through effective team leadership, safety oversight, and strategic execution.

Pay Range: $64600 per year - $83600 per year

What’s in it for you

Strong leadership experience in corporate dining, hospitality, or food service operations, with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and building high-performing teams.

Proven ability to manage multiple service locations, drive operational excellence, build client relationships, and successfully support new food service concepts in a fast-paced environment.

  • Lead a high-performing team that directly impacts client satisfaction and daily experiences.

  • Influence operational excellence through hands-on leadership and strategic planning.

  • Manage high-volume dining operations with visibility across service, safety, and financial outcomes.

  • Champion sustainability, culinary quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Partner closely with clients to strengthen relationships and deliver on contractual commitments.

  • Gain professional growth through ownership of operations, people development, and long-term planning.

What you’ll bring

Lead daily operations for a new employee café and multiple micro kitchens, ensuring exceptional food quality, outstanding customer service, and a welcoming workplace dining experience.

Manage food service teams, oversee inventory and financial performance, and partner with clients to successfully launch and grow innovative workplace dining programs.

  • Experience leading, training, and developing on-site food service teams.

  • Knowledge of HACCP standards, regulatory compliance, and high-volume dining environments.

  • Hospitality-focused approach centered on service quality and customer experience.

  • Experience planning and executing operational and strategic initiatives aligned with client goals.

  • Creative mindset supporting culinary innovation, sustainability, and team engagement.

Requirements

  • Education Requirement: Associate degree or equivalent experience

  • Management Experience: 2 - 3 years

  • Related Experience: 2 - 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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form. (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab)

How this job compares

Set against the 1,209 open Food Service Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$65–84K/yr
  • US median$65–76K/yr655 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $74K, is 3% above the US median midpoint ($72K) — in the middle half of Food Service Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 20 open Food Service Manager jobs in Alabama and 1,209 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Alabama
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Food Service Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (710 postings).
Education
26 of the 1,209 open Food Service Manager jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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