Senior Vice President, NorAm Operations - Schools

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking an influential Senior Vice President to lead operational excellence in our K-12 East Child Nutrition segment. This role demands bold leadership to elevate performance, drive accountability, and foster innovation. With high client expectations and tight operational windows, you will elevate operational discipline and drive a culture of high performance, accountability, and consistent margin growth—delivering sustainable impact and unlocking new growth opportunities across the region. Employee will reside in the following region: East Coast.

 

What You'll Do

• Rapidly assess and improve talent; lead organizational changes to strengthen performance
• Ensure rigorous execution of operational processes (food cost, labor, inventory)
• Drive regional accountability and alignment across dispersed teams
• Partner with commercial leadership to execute growth strategies and client solutions
• Lead the delivery of client portfolio success, ensuring timely mobilization and value creation
• Champion Sodexo’s vision internally and externally to inspire high-performing teams

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 ability to drive consistent execution and hold teams accountable
• Strong leadership in operations with a growth mindset and strategic acumen
• Experience managing or quickly learning cost-of-operations in food services
• Courage to address underperformance and build a culture of excellence
• Track record managing high-volume, multi-site operations and key client relationships
• Agile, inclusive leadership with commercial focus and communication strength

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 - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 10 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 10 years of multi-unit, support, or strategic leadership experience