Manager 2, Regional Operations Support / ROSI

Sodexo Senior Living is a prominent division of Sodexo, a global leader in quality of life services encompassing food services, facilities management, and integrated solutions worldwide. With a strong commitment to enhancing the lives of those it serves, Sodexo Senior Living focuses specifically on providing exceptional dining experiences, catering, and operational support services to senior living communities. The company's mission revolves around creating a better everyday for everyone, emphasizing social, economic, and environmental progress in the communities they operate. As part of its core values, Sodexo embraces diversity, inclusion, and fairness, ensuring a respectful and supportive work environment where every employee's ideas and opinions are valued. This holistic approach has positioned Sodexo Senior Living as a trusted partner in the industry, dedicated to operational excellence and resident satisfaction.

The Culinary Manager, Regional Support role for Sodexo Senior Living in the Mid-Atlantic region is a high-impact, travel-intensive position designed for a seasoned culinary leader. This temporary role, lasting up to 18 months, offers a unique opportunity for professionals passionate about elevating dining experiences within senior living facilities. The preferred home base locations include Central Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware, with travel extending primarily along the East Coast through states such as PA, NY, MA, and NJ, constituting approximately 90% travel. The schedule varies based on business needs, combining 10 days on and 4 days off for overnight travel with 5 days on and 2 days off for local travel. Sodexo supports its employees by allowing expense reimbursement for travel mileage and hotel stays.

This position demands an expert who thrives in dynamic and fast-paced environments, with hands-on operational skills spanning both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) culinary management. The Culinary Manager will oversee food production, ensuring all operations meet Sodexo's high standards while managing diverse dining formats, including retail, fine dining, and à la carte services. The role requires active leadership and visibility, engaging daily with site teams, residents, and clients to drive consistency, quality, and service excellence. Beyond supervising culinary operations, the manager supports teams in maintaining efficient workflows and delivering a service-focused dining experience tailored to resident and client expectations. Compensation is competitive and equitable, reflecting candidates' education, experience, skills, and training. Sodexo also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee wellness and career growth.

This role represents a pivotal element of Sodexo's commitment to operational excellence and client satisfaction within the senior living sector. It offers professionals an enriching career path with opportunities for permanent positions at any Sodexo location, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement. Moreover, Sodexo's inclusive culture fosters an environment where employees can be authentic, respected, and influential contributors to a stronger team. Joining Sodexo means becoming part of a global organization dedicated to creating meaningful, positive impacts in community life through exceptional culinary and service leadership.