Senior Manager, Area Support (food)

Senior Area Support Manager

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Area Support Manager for Food & Nutrition in the South Carolina and Georgia region.

This role will support six facilities across South Carolina and Georgia. Key responsibilities include oversight of production, sanitation, and purchasing compliance. Familiarity with Sodexo systems and Foodbuy procurement processes is highly desirable.

The position requires residency in either Charleston, SC or Savannah, GA, with approximately 80% travel to assigned units.

What You'll Do

Be hands-on with day-to-day food operations

Oversee food production processes to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency

Ensure compliance with sanitation and food safety standards across all units

Monitor and enforce purchasing compliance in accordance with company guidelines

Utilize and navigate Sodexo systems for operational efficiency (familiarity preferred)

Leverage prior Executive Chef experience to lead culinary operations across multiple locations

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

Flexibility to travel and work at different hospitals in the South Carolina and Georgia region

Proven experience in food quality and culinary excellence across multiple locations

Knowledge of Foodbuy systems and vendor relationships (preferred)

Strong background in food purchasing and inventory management

Experience planning and executing catering events

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 - 5 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in operations