Food Operations Manager 2

Role Overview

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo.

 

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Sodexo’s Campus Segment at SUNY Delhi is seeking a Food Operations Manager 2 to play a key leadership role in a robust and diverse dining program.

 

The SUNY Delhi dining experience features:

• Two unlimited dining halls offering a wide variety of fresh, made-to-order meals

• A vibrant retail marketplace with flexible dining options

• National brands including Starbucks and Argo Tea

• Seasons Café, focusing on fresh, seasonal, and sustainable menus

• A full-service bakery known for scratch-made breads, pastries, and desserts

• A large-scale catering operation supporting campus events, conferences, and VIP functions

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-focused environment where quality, innovation, and community come together to create an exceptional campus dining experience.

What You'll Do

• Lead and inspire a diverse team of culinary and dining professionals

• Oversee daily operations across all dining venues, ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction

• Plan and implement innovative menus and retail offerings that reflect current trends and student preferences

• Manage budgets, labor, and inventory to optimize efficiency and control costs

• Coordinate catering for campus events, special programs, and VIP functions

• Foster a culture of teamwork, growth, and community engagement

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

• Proven leadership experience in multi-unit dining or high-volume food operations

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and controlling costs

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to motivate teams and engage guests

• A passion for food, innovation, and creating memorable dining experiences

• Flexibility, adaptability, and a student-focused mindset

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.