Food Operations Manager 1 - Airport Lounge

Sodexo S A • Jamaica, NY

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About The Position

Sodexo Live! has an exciting opportunity for a Food Operations Manager at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). Our airport lounges are dedicated spaces for passengers to relax and rejuvenate while awaiting their next adventure. Join our team of experience-makers and food fanatics and be part of creating memorable experiences! Venues and events don't just bring people together, they create exceptional moments and lasting memories. Sodexo Live! provides hospitality services to airport lounges, stadiums, arenas, convention and conference centers, zoos, museums, and more. Working at one of these locations is exciting and allows you to be part of creating memorable experiences for people. SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Have previous food and beverage experience within hotels, restaurants or similar upscale hospitality venues.
• Have a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
• Possess the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and exhibit a passion for a high-level of customer service.
• Exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems as well as menu graphics programs.

Responsibilities

• Have oversight of daily food operations and deliver a high-quality product.
• Achieve company and client financial targets and goals.
• Develop and maintain client and customer relationships.
• Motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline (hourly) staff.
• Ensure Sodexo standards are met to include compliance with company food and physical safety programs.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees