Carlsbad,CA,USA Job:Food Operations Manager 1-$56600 To $85470 Per

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, partnering with government agencies and military organizations to provide innovative solutions that enhance everyday living and wellbeing. The company specializes in a broad spectrum of services including food service, facilities management, and rehabilitative care. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, Sodexo operates worldwide with a deep focus on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Employees at Sodexo benefit from a supportive, inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, employee well-being, and professional growth. The company is dedicated to creating a positive impact in the communities it serves by promoting environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Currently, Sodexo is looking to hire a Food Service Operations Manager 1 to serve the United States Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton, located in Oceanside, California. This role reports directly to the General Manager and requires the efficient management of day-to-day culinary operations in one of the Mess Halls on base. The Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality food and service in a high-volume dining environment, supporting the nutritional and dietary needs of military personnel. This position is key to maintaining Sodexo's high standards of food quality, safety compliance, and customer service excellence. The ideal candidate for this role will have between 3 to 5 years of operational management experience in a similar high-volume food service setting, demonstrating leadership abilities and a thorough understanding of food service systems. The Operations Manager must be a strong people-person with a passionate commitment to client relations and employee engagement, equipped with keen attention to detail to uphold quality and presentation. Responsibility includes managing food and labor costs, budgets, and leveraging online food management systems for menu planning, inventory control, and procurement. This role is service-focused, requiring commitment to fostering a welcoming dining environment and providing excellent customer service. Sodexo offers a competitive and fair compensation package based on a candidate's education, experience, and skills, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, and opportunities for career development and tuition reimbursement. The company's mission promotes a culture where employees are treated fairly, encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, and supported in their professional aspirations. Sodexo stands by its core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all employees have equal employment opportunities regardless of background or protected status. This is an exceptional opportunity for professionals in food service operations to advance their careers in a dynamic and rewarding environment, contributing to the operational success of a major military culinary service contract while supporting Sodexo's mission to improve quality of life. New employees are provided with extensive orientation and ongoing support for success in their roles.

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• 2 years management experience
• 1 year food or culinary services experience
• demonstrated leadership and employee engagement
• background in safety and sanitation compliance
• high volume food service experience
• contract food service experience preferred
• union environment management experience preferred
• food service experience in high-end establishments preferred
• strong communication and customer service skills
• ability to prioritize and adapt to additional responsibilities