Food Operations Manager 1

Sodexo•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

Café Operations Manager – Sodexo Corporate Services Come join a team of hospitality professionals who are passionate about creating exceptional workplace experiences. Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a Café Operations Manager to support a high‑profile client in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, guest‑focused environment and is energized by building something new. Our café serves four meal periods daily. The manager will work a Sunday–Thursday schedule, primarily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with the flexibility needed to support a dynamic operation. We are currently operating out of a temporary kitchen and office space while our brand‑new facility is under construction—making this a unique chance to help shape the future of the program from the ground up. As the Café Operations Manager, you will lead all front‑of‑house operations and ensure every guest interaction reflects our commitment to excellence What You'll Do Supervise, mentor, and inspire a diverse café team Champion an exceptional customer experience across all dayparts Support daily hospitality services with a focus on consistency and quality Collaborate with culinary and operational partners to elevate service delivery Bring forward new ideas that enhance the guest experience and drive continuous improvement What We Offer 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. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include: 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 You Bring A proven track record of delivering outstanding guest service Strong team leadership, management experience and mentoring experience A passion for innovation and elevating workplace dining The ability to thrive in a changing environment, including temporary spaces A commitment to sustainability, quality, and operational excellence Who We Are At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 years Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Requirements

A proven track record of delivering outstanding guest service
Strong team leadership, management experience and mentoring experience
A passion for innovation and elevating workplace dining
The ability to thrive in a changing environment, including temporary spaces
A commitment to sustainability, quality, and operational excellence
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and inspire a diverse café team
Champion an exceptional customer experience across all dayparts
Support daily hospitality services with a focus on consistency and quality
Collaborate with culinary and operational partners to elevate service delivery
Bring forward new ideas that enhance the guest experience and drive continuous improvement