Food Operations Manager 1

Sodexo Careers • Newtown Square, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is hiring a dynamic Food Operations Manager 1 to join our food service team at White Horse Village, a premier continuing care retirement community nestled in the scenic countryside of Southeastern Pennsylvania in Newtown Square. Renowned for its upscale amenities, vibrant wellness programs, and exceptional dining, White Horse Village sets the gold standard in retirement living. We’re looking for a hospitality-driven professional with strong front-of-house leadership experience and a passion for mentoring and training staff. A background in a country club or fine dining setting is highly preferred. Typical shift is 10:00am - 7:00pm, may vary with every other weekend coverage. Bring your passion for hospitality to a team that values excellence, community, and care.

Requirements

• have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service
• ability to drive employee success to enhance the value of the food and nutrition team
• prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A background in a country club or fine dining setting is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• have oversight of day-to-day front of house operations for 3 restaurants, a pub and catering
• manage catering billing and coordinate event logistics to ensure smooth execution and client satisfaction
• manage a front-of-house team of approximately 50 staff members, ensuring high standards of service and professionalism
• deliver high quality food services including retail, catering and resident dining operations
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships
• ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all guests
• ensure Sodexo standards are met

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.
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees