Food Operations Manager 2

Sodexo • Castine, ME

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that embraces your passion for working with people and mentoring them as they grow personally and professionally. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking a Food Operations Manager 2 to support our University Segment at Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, ME. This role provides leadership and operational oversight for the campus dining program, with a primary focus on resident dining and supervision of multiple retail locations. The Food Operations Manager ensures exceptional service delivery, strong financial performance, and compliance with Sodexo standards while fostering a positive, team-focused culture. Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution specializing in maritime education, serving approximately 900 students along with faculty and staff in a close-knit campus community.

Requirements

• Proven experience overseeing day-to-day food service operations in a campus, healthcare, or high-volume dining environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize work across managers, supervisors, and frontline teams
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, and food costs
• A customer-focused mindset and comfort working with senior client stakeholders
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and compliance requirements
• The ability to develop strategic plans and translate them into operational results
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• A positive, hands-on leadership style that fosters teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 years
• Minimum 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

• Lead and oversee daily food service operations, including residential dining, retail outlets, and catering
• Establish and maintain a safe, compliant, and welcoming work environment
• Supervise and support managers, supervisors, and frontline staff to ensure operational excellence
• Utilize Sodexo systems, tools, and programs to drive customer satisfaction, account retention, and financial performance
• Ensure food quality, service standards, and regulatory requirements (HACCP, food safety, and sanitation) are consistently met
• Manage labor, inventory, and operating expenses to achieve company and client financial goals
• Develop and implement operational plans, projects, and initiatives aligned with Sodexo and client strategic objectives
• Build strong relationships with campus leadership, faculty, staff, and students through effective communication and collaboration
• Uphold all Sodexo HR policies and procedures while promoting employee engagement and development

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