Airline Lounges Food Operations Manager

SodexoChicago, IL
Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo Live!'s Airport Lounge Segment has an exciting opportunity for a Food and Beverage Production Manager at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). The Food and Beverage Production Manager will have oversight of the food and beverage program, including food prep/cooks, bartenders, and food attendants. This role is responsible for the club(s)/lounge operations including culinary standards, ordering product, inventory, food and beverage (bar) program training, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with culinary training, monitoring service and complying with Sodexo and our airline client's standards of service. Oversight for both bar and back of house is required. We are seeking individuals with strong communication skills, flexibility and adaptability in a fast and frequently changing environment. This is a great opportunity for a hospitality-minded individual looking to grow their career.

Requirements

  • 2-3 years previous food, beverage and culinary experience within hotels, restaurants or similar upscale hospitality venue
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel
  • A team building, positive attitude
  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be able to pass a TSA background check
  • Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 2 years minimum management experience
  • 2 years minimum functional experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience with culinary training
  • Monitoring service and complying with Sodexo and our airline client's standards of service

Responsibilities

  • Oversight of daily food operations and deliver a high-quality product
  • Achieve company and client financial targets and goals
  • Utilize Food Management systems for menu development, ordering and inventory
  • Provide the highest quality of service
  • Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment
  • Comply with all company safety, risk management, and HACCP policies and procedures

Benefits

  • 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
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