Food Operations Manager 1

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager to support dining and retail operations at East Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas. This position is ideal for an experienced food service leader with a strong background in residential dining, retail food operations, and customer service a high-volume operations.

• Lead daily operations across residential dining and retail food venues, ensuring efficient execution and exceptional customer service;

• Supervise, train, and develop frontline staff to foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement;

• Support catering operations and special events, ensuring successful planning and execution;

• Manage labor scheduling, productivity, and staffing to meet operational needs;

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and Sodexo standards;

• Assist with inventory management, cost controls, and operational reporting;

• Partner with culinary and campus leadership teams to support dining programs and enhance the overall guest experience.

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.

• Experience managing food service operations in a high-volume dining, retail, hospitality, or campus environment;
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop diverse teams;
• Knowledge of retail food concepts, customer service best practices, and operational excellence;
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on service and quality;
• Proficiency with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards.

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.