Food Operations Manager, Dining/catering

Food Operations Manager Of Dining And Catering

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager of Dining and Catering to support the leadership of the food service operations for an independent school in Southborough, MA. This leader will oversee day-to-day service delivery, manage operational systems and safety standards, and support a high-quality, student-centered dining program. The Operations Manager will partner closely with school leadership, guide and develop frontline teams, and ensure excellence across production, service, inventory, and overall customer experience. This position provides an excellent work-life balance, with a mostly Monday-Friday schedule.

At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing students' well-being and performance.

What You'll Do

• have oversight of day-to-day operations while delivering high-quality, consistent food service
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships
• develop strategic plans
• create a positive environment
• ensure client and Sodexo standards are met

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

• have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively
• have culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service
• ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed

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.