Food Operations Manager 2

Sodexo•Moncks Corner, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Operations Manager 2 plays a key leadership role in delivering exceptional dining experiences within a fast‑paced corporate services environment. This position oversees daily foodservice operations, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction across café, catering, and workplace hospitality programs. As an on‑site operational leader, the Food Operations Manager 2 supports culinary and frontline teams, drives service excellence, and partners closely with clients to maintain a positive, collaborative relationship. The role requires strong organizational skills, a hands‑on management style, and the ability to lead teams through consistent execution, operational efficiency, and a commitment to Sodexo’s service standards. This position is ideal for a results‑driven manager who thrives in a corporate setting, excels at building strong teams, and is passionate about creating a welcoming, high‑quality dining experience for employees and guests.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and support frontline teams in a fast‑paced foodservice environment.
Solid understanding of foodservice operations, including production, safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, employees, and partners.
Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities, with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Financial and analytical skills to support inventory management, ordering, cost controls, and operational reporting.
A hands‑on, service‑driven mindset with a commitment to delivering high‑quality dining experiences and upholding Sodexo standards.
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum
Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum
Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily foodservice operations, ensuring high‑quality service delivery across café, catering, and workplace dining programs.
Lead, train, and support frontline teams to maintain Sodexo standards in food quality, safety, sanitation, and customer service.
Manage operational systems including scheduling, inventory, ordering, and vendor coordination to ensure efficient and cost‑effective operations.
Partner with culinary leadership to support menu execution, production planning, and adherence to HACCP and safety protocols.
Build strong client relationships through consistent communication, responsiveness, and a commitment to service excellence.
Monitor operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that enhance the overall dining experience.