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Food Operations Manager

Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $77,605.00 - $100,430.00
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off
company holidays
Career growth opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, committed to improving the everyday experience for both customers and employees across a variety of industries. With its broad portfolio of services ranging from food service and catering to facilities management, Sodexo partners with clients to provide seamless, integrated solutions tailored to their unique needs. The company has a strong presence in Boston, MA, among many other locations, and prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. Sodexo emphasizes sustainability, social responsibility, and economic progress within the communities it serves, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in enhancing workplace environments across the globe.

The Food Operations Manager position with Sodexo offers a unique career opportunity at a leading biotechnology company in Boston, where you will oversee retail foodservice operations for an employer serving over 1,000 employees. This role stands out as a pivotal leadership position in a brand-new and rapidly expanding account, designed for someone eager to build and develop a strong, service-oriented team from the ground up. As the Food Operations Manager, you will take ownership of all elements of food operations, including managing both front-of-house and back-of-house teams, collaborating directly with the Executive Chef to ensure smooth and efficient daily service across multiple food stations such as entrée, salad bar, pizza, and deli.

You will play a critical role in maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction, while overseeing point-of-sale operations during service periods. This position involves setting up staff for success with professional readiness ahead of meal periods and cultivating a leadership approach centered on coaching and development. Sodexo supports its employees with competitive salaries determined by qualifications and experience, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan featuring company match contributions. Additionally, Sodexo recognizes the importance of work-life balance by providing paid time off and holidays, as well as career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement for continued professional development.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong leadership capabilities, experience in food operations management within high-volume environments, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service with a focus on teamwork and operational excellence. Sodexo’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every team member can contribute ideas and thrive in an engaging work environment where respect and fairness are core values. Join Sodexo as a Food Operations Manager and help shape the future of foodservice in a fast-growing, dynamic account within the biotechnology sector in Boston.

Job Requirements

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years of management experience
  • Minimum 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants fast food vending catering services institutional services or mall food courts
  • Strong leadership skills managing both FOH and BOH teams
  • Working knowledge of POS systems
  • Ability to maintain food safety and quality standards
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Excellent communication and team leadership skills

Job Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years of management experience
  • Minimum 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants fast food vending catering services institutional services or mall food courts
  • Strong leadership skills managing both FOH and BOH teams
  • Working knowledge of POS systems
  • Ability to maintain food safety and quality standards
  • Excellent communication and team leadership skills

Job Duties

  • Oversee all retail food operations including front-of-house and back-of-house staff
  • Partner with the Executive Chef to ensure smooth daily execution across all food stations
  • Ensure staff are set up professional and ready ahead of each meal period
  • Maintain quality and presentation standards across entrée salad bar pizza and deli stations
  • Oversee point-of-sale (POS) operations during service
  • Provide leadership and coaching to front and back of house teams

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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