Airline Lounges Food Operations Manager

Sodexo•Durham, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo Live!'s Airport Lounge Segment has an exciting opportunity for a Food and Beverage Operations Manager at our United Airlines Lounge in the Raleigh Durham International Airport. The Food and Beverage Operations Manager will have oversight of the food and beverage program, including food prep/cooks, bartenders, and food attendants. As Food and Beverage Manager, you will be 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 front of house, bar, and back of house. 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
Oversight of daily food operations and deliver a high-quality product
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel
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
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
2 years minimum management experience
1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

Establishes a safe work environment
Utilizes Sodexo tools and programs to develop client, customer, and staff relationships, to ensure account retention
Implements and fully utilizes all Sodexo tools and programs to ensure financial outcomes
Directs daily operations of food service to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources, ensures operating standards and regulatory requirements are met
Develops and implements plans, projects, with defined objectives, methods, timetables and budget to support client and Sodexo strategic plan
Ensures adherence to all HR standards for Sodexo, client, and regulatory agencies.