Vice President, Operations – The Good Eating Company

Sodexo is seeking a Vice President, Operations to oversee a large Good Eating Company client portfolio for a prestigious technology company with a very high-end food program focusing on local and sustainable food items. Client portfolio features multiple cafes in the Bay Area as well as micro kitchens throughout the United States. The Vice President, Operations will also need to be able to manage the InReach portfolio (convenience solutions) side of the business and the dedicated national client executive team.

The Vice President, Operations will report directly into the Senior Vice President Operations of The Good Eating company and will have 6 direct reports (National Client Executives, District Manager, Finance Manager).

The candidate must live in the Bay Area and be able to be on site 70% of the time plus be able to travel nationally 25% to sites located outside of California.

• You’ll be at the helm of innovation, overseeing a diverse portfolio.
• Lead and develop exceptional client relations and ensure our product offerings/solutions align with the client’s needs.
• Build and foster relationships across Sodexo internally to ensure account growth.

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.

• Proven experience managing high-end food clients / programs in a diverse geography with multiple locations or business segments.
• Excellent communication and proven experience exercising sound judgement within a large complex matrixed organization to tackle tough issues with tact and diplomacy in a timely fashion to act as change agent through interactions with others.
• Ability to lead and motivate other senior leaders in a high-volume business.
• Financial savvy.
• A talent for building bridges both internally and externally.
• A knack for crafting client relationships that go beyond expectations.
• A strategic mindset to drive business growth and optimization.
• A commitment to nurturing and developing key personnel.
• A passion for upholding our brand reputation and fostering team spirit.
• Prior experience working with union accounts is advantageous.

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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 10 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 10 years of multi-unit, support, or strategic leadership experience