Food Operations Manager 2

About the role

Support school nutrition operations across 13 schools serving 6,300 students. Candidates must bring prior K-12 USDA experience and a strong understanding of compliance, food service operations, and delivering a positive student experience. Work closely with district leaders and frontline teams to support daily operations and performance goals. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, communicates effectively, and can manage multiple priorities with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site food service operations and deliver exceptional service outcomes.
• Drive operational performance, financial results, and client satisfaction through effective team leadership, safety oversight, and strategic execution.
• Manage people, set direction, deploy resources; responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions.
• Influence and negotiate with parts of the organization to achieve results through the work of others.
• Partner closely with clients to strengthen relationships and deliver on contractual commitments.
• Champion sustainability, culinary quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

• 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: Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Management Experience: 2‑3 years.
• Related Experience: 2‑3 years.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Pay

Pay Range: $77605 per year - $100430 per year