Area Food Operations Manager

Sodexo Careers • Cleveland, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Grow your career and lead a team that shares your passion for making a difference! Sodexo is seeking an Area Food Operations Manager to support the University of Cleveland Health System in Ohio . This Area Food Manager will oversee culinary operations across multiple accounts, driving innovation, consistency, and excellence in patient dining, retail, and catering. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong culinary expertise, high-volume experience, and a commitment to operational and financial success. A valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s license record check is required . Travel Requirement: This position involves regular regional travel to multiple sites and locations across Ohio. Candidates should be prepared to spend time on the road visiting different facilities, ensuring consistent support and collaboration across the region. Reliable transportation and flexibility to accommodate varying schedules are essential. Sodexo offers a range of services to healthcare facilities, including food, nutrition, environmental, facilities management, healthcare technology management, retail, and patient experience services. Employees at our healthcare sites play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience and well-being

Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume food production.
• Strong knowledge of diverse cuisines, menu development, and dining trends.
• Proven ability to control food costs while maintaining high-quality cuisine.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to train, mentor, and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
• Working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, and production systems.
• A passion for innovation and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s license record check is required
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to accommodate varying schedules are essential.
• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Responsibilities

• Lead and support culinary operations across multiple accounts.
• Drive menu innovation and ensure alignment with dining trends.
• Develop, train, mentor, and motivate unit culinary teams to consistently deliver high-quality food and service.
• Support menu development, recipe rollouts, and culinary standards across all units.
• Ensure strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory management, food cost analysis, and production forecasting.
• Ensure Sodexo’s culinary standards, recipe compliance, and quality expectations are met.
• Utilize food management systems for ordering, inventory, production, and operational oversight.
• Collaborate with unit leaders to drive excellence and support financial performance
• Interact with guests, clients, and team members in a personable, approachable, and professional manner.
• Build strong relationships across departments and represent the brand with confidence and enthusiasm.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager