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Food Operations Manager 1

Sodexo

REDMOND, WAJob$80–109K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$80–109K/yr
Location
REDMOND, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The MicroKitchen Manager leads daily micro-kitchen operations across multiple workplace locations, overseeing on-site food service and service outcomes. The role focuses on operational performance, financial results, and client satisfaction through team leadership, safety oversight, and strategic execution. It also involves developing food service teams, maintaining regulatory standards, and supporting culinary quality, sustainability, and client relationships.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team Leadership, nice to haveTeam Training, nice to haveTeam Development, nice to haveHACCP Standards, nice to haveRegulatory Compliance, nice to haveHigh-Volume Dining, nice to haveHospitality, nice to haveCustomer Experience, nice to haveOperational Planning, nice to haveStrategic Planning, nice to haveCulinary Innovation, nice to haveSustainability, nice to have

Qualifications

Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience, required2+ Years Management Experience, required2+ Years Related Experience, required

Benefits

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

Full job description

MicroKitchen Manager

This position will lead daily micro‑kitchen operations across multiple workplace locations, ensuring each space reflects Sodexo’s hospitality and service standards.

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: $80168 per year - $109120 per year

What’s in it for you

  • 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

  • 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 1,213 open Food Service Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–109K/yr
  • US median$65–75K/yr643 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $95K, is 37% above the US median midpoint ($69K) — in the top quarter of Food Service Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Food Service Manager jobs in Washington and 1,213 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
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 (703 postings).
Education
26 of the 1,213 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 11, 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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