Airline Lounges Food Operations Manager

Sodexo Careers•Tamuning, GU

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo Live!'s Airline Lounge Segment has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Operations Manager to join the elite team of professionals who will operate the United Club Lounge in Santa Rita, Guam! We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering a culinary-driven, upscale experience within a thoughtfully designed travel oasis. The ideal manager candidate will have eclectic menu knowledge and upscale a la carte experience. This is a hands-on manager role requiring previous experience managing upscale food production.

Requirements

A strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
2-3 years of management experience in a recognized restaurant or hospitality concept or group
Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards
Strong coaching and employee development skills
A passion for food and innovation
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
2 years minimum management experience
1 year minimum functional experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting
Ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented
Have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations
Ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance
Have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems