Airline Lounges Operations Manager

Sodexo Live! is a renowned leader in the hospitality and food service industry, providing exceptional experiences across various venue types, including airports, stadiums, and entertainment arenas. The company prides itself on delivering top-quality services through innovative food and beverage solutions that cater to the dynamic needs of its clientele. Sodexo Live! combines expertise, operational excellence, and customer-centric values to create memorable experiences for guests, all while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace for its employees. Known for its commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability, Sodexo serves millions of consumers daily, supporting enriched living and working environments.

Sodexo Live!'s Airport Lounge Segment is seeking a talented and dedicated Food and Beverage Operations Manager to join their team at the Gameway Lounge located in the MSP International Airport in Minneapolis, MN. This role is pivotal in managing all aspects of the food and beverage program, including supervising food preparation staff, cooks, bartenders, and food attendants. As the Food and Beverage Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the club's and lounge's operations run smoothly, maintaining high culinary standards, managing inventory and product ordering, overseeing bar programs and training, and conducting thorough financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring prior experience in culinary training, staff management, and service monitoring to uphold both Sodexo's and the airline client's high standards for service quality. With oversight responsibilities spanning front of house, bar, and back of house operations, the manager must demonstrate strong communication, flexibility, and adaptability to excel in a fast-paced, frequently changing airport environment. Applicants with robust bartending backgrounds or bar management experience are highly preferred as the role demands a deep understanding of beverage program operations.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary reflective of education, experience, and skills. Sodexo emphasizes the safety and well-being of its staff and clients by fostering a safe work environment, utilizing advanced Sodexo tools to build lasting client and customer relationships, and driving financial success through strategic program implementation. Furthermore, the role requires compliance with human resources standards and regulatory agencies, ensuring a professional workplace culture.

Joining Sodexo Live! means becoming a part of a global team dedicated to creating a better everyday for everyone while enabling career growth and development. With a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision care, and wellness programs, matched 401(k) contributions, paid time off, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement, Sodexo supports employees both professionally and personally. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful and fair workspace where individuality and ideas thrive. Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating all applicants’ needs throughout the recruitment process.