Area Operations Manager

Sodexo•Jacksonville, NC

About The Position

Creating solutions for everything from dining and nutrition to facilities maintenance and rehabilitative services, Sodexo partners with government agencies and military organizations to improve people’s quality of life and make a positive impact. Sodexo is seeking a dynamic and motivated Area Operations Manager to provide oversight of the dining operations of multiple Mess Halls at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC. In this Area Operations Manager role, you will function as the in-unit leader and provide support of food operations, performance improvement, develop plans, and networking within other Sodexo segments to bring support to 6 Mess Halls and 25-30 managers.

Requirements

have prior management experience in a military dining environment.
have demonstrated success in building efficiencies and/or innovations within their teams
manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously with demonstrated success
have a passion for a high level of customer service
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Responsibilities

provide strategic leadership to the respective units within the system to maintain client satisfaction and retention
monitor day to day operations by planned and unplanned visits to each operating account of the system
plan projects, implement new processes, client interactions, and new technology to ensure sufficient resources
develop business plan and budget w/each account GM that supports the System and District goals; review and analyze financial statements to ensure attainment of financial goals for both the client and Sodexo
develop and maintain client and customer relationships
ensure HACCP, regulatory and standards compliance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and Sodexo / System Client(s) policies and procedures