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Food Operations Manager 3

Sodexo

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Compensation
$74–116K/yr
Location
NEPTUNE CITY, NJ
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 3 to oversee on-site food service operations at HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Center. The role leads teams and manages operational performance, safety compliance, financial results, and client relationships. It calls for experience developing food service teams and operational plans, knowledge of HACCP and regulatory requirements, and a hospitality-focused approach to service quality and guest experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food Service Team LeadershipTeam Training and DevelopmentHACCP StandardsRegulatory RequirementsHigh-Volume DiningHospitalityService QualityGuest ExperienceOperational PlanningStrategic PlanningCulinary InnovationSustainabilityContinuous Improvement

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience3 Years Management Experience3 Years Related Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 3 for our location at HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

About the job

Join a leadership role responsible for overseeing on-site food service operations and delivering consistent, high-quality service outcomes. This position drives operational performance, safety compliance, financial results, and long-term client success through hands-on leadership and strategic execution.

Pay Range: $74290 per year - $115500 per year

What’s in it for you

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

  • Drive operational excellence across food quality, safety, and service delivery.

  • Manage high-volume dining operations with ownership of financial and performance outcomes.

  • Champion sustainability initiatives and culinary standards that elevate the dining experience.

  • Build trusted client partnerships while delivering on contractual commitments.

  • Gain professional growth through responsibility for people leadership, planning, and execution.

What you’ll bring

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

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

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

  • Experience developing and executing operational and strategic plans aligned with client objectives.

  • Creative mindset supporting culinary innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

  • Management Experience: 3 years

  • Related Experience: 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 999 open Food Service Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$74–116K/yr
  • New Jersey median$65–80K/yr26 salary ranges
  • US median$62–75K/yr511 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $95K, is 31% above the New Jersey median midpoint ($72K) — in the top quarter of Food Service Manager salary ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 29 open Food Service Manager jobs in New Jersey and 999 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Food Service Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (612 postings).
Education
29 of the 999 open Food Service Manager jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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