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Food Service Manager 2

Sodexo

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Compensation
$54–70K/yr
Location
FORT COLLINS, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Food Service Manager 2 oversees multifunctional food service operations, managing people, resources, and operational performance. The role supports client satisfaction, retention, revenue, and profit goals through program execution, safety standards, and daily oversight. It also involves coaching and engaging teams, building client relationships, and supporting purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food Service Management, nice to havePurchasing, nice to haveInventory Control, nice to haveFood Cost Analysis, nice to haveForecasting, nice to haveFood Inventory Systems, nice to haveOrdering Systems, nice to haveProduction Systems, nice to haveManagement Systems, nice to haveFood Safety Regulations, nice to haveSanitation Practices, nice to haveWorkplace Safety Standards, nice to haveQuality Management, nice to havePatient Satisfaction, nice to haveService Delivery, nice to haveCoaching, nice to haveProviding Feedback, nice to haveCompliance Support, nice to haveTeam Engagement, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, required0-1 Years Related Experience, required

Benefits

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

Full job description

About the job

Join a leadership role overseeing multi-functional food service operations with a focus on client satisfaction, retention, and operational performance. This position supports revenue and profit goals through disciplined execution of programs, safety standards, and daily operational oversight while fostering an engaged and well-supported team.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $53720 per year - $69520 per year

What’s in it for you

  • Lead diverse food service operations that directly influence client satisfaction and retention.

  • Drive operational excellence through execution of standard processes and performance metrics.

  • Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting.

  • Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives.

  • Build trusted client relationships while supporting account growth and profitability.

  • Develop leadership skills through coaching, delegation, and team engagement initiatives.

What you’ll bring

  • Food service management experience with focus on purchasing, inventory, food cost analysis, and forecasting.

  • Experience using automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems.

  • Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and workplace safety standards.

  • Experience supporting quality, patient satisfaction, and service delivery across operations.

  • Proven success coaching teams, providing feedback, and supporting compliance and engagement.

Requirements

  • Education Requirement: High school diploma or GED

  • Related Experience: 0- 1 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 1,181 open Food Service Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$54–70K/yr
  • US median$65–75K/yr636 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $62K, is 12% below the US median midpoint ($70K) — in the middle half of Food Service Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 19 open Food Service Manager jobs in Colorado and 1,181 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Food Service Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 696 postings).
Education
23 of the 1,181 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 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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