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Role Overview

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success!

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH. This role provides leadership and supervision for the on-site food service exempt and non-exempt level staff in the delivery of our contractual agreement with the client, supervises food services at the account to ensure client satisfaction and retention for the company, and implements business practices in order to uphold company mission, values and commitments made in the Sodexo client contractual agreement.

What You'll Do

• Establishes a safe work environment
• Utilizes Sodexo tools and programs to develop client, customer, and staff relationships,  to ensure account retention
• Implements and fully utilizes all Sodexo tools and programs to ensure financial outcomes
• Directs daily operations of food service to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources, ensures operating standards and regulatory requirements are met
• Develops and implements plans, projects, with defined objectives, methods, timetables and budget to support client and Sodexo strategic plan
• Ensures adherence to all HR standards for Sodexo, client, and  regulatory agencies

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.

What You Bring

• prior high volume dining experience
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest culinary standards
• strong coaching and employee development skills
• a passion for food and innovation

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum 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.