Food Operations Manager 3
About The Position
Sodexo Schools is seeking a Food Operations Manager 3 to support a large, complex food and nutrition program at Waco Independent School District (Waco ISD) in Waco, TX. Waco ISD is a long-standing, premier Sodexo client serving 24 schools and approximately 15,000 students. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, team engagement, innovation, and program growth across the district. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who can develop people, strengthen client relationships, and ensure high-quality service that supports students, staff, and the broader school community.
Requirements
- Experience managing large-scale K‑12 food service operations
- Strong people leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop managers and frontline teams
- Working knowledge of NSLP guidelines and USDA commodities
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with food costing, catering operations, and financial controls
- Strong client relationship, communication, and team-building skills
- Passion for student nutrition, community involvement, and continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 3 years management experience
- 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of managers and hourly associates to deliver consistent, high-quality food service operations
- Oversee front-of-house operations, including marketing, customer service, and program promotion
- Manage food production, purchasing, receiving, and inventory control
- Ensure compliance with NSLP guidelines, USDA regulations, and district standards
- Drive innovation, operational improvements, and sales growth across the program
- Build strong partnerships with district leadership, school administrators, and community stakeholders
- Manage budgets, food costing, accounts receivable/payable, and implement unit-level financial controls
- Support employee engagement, performance management, training, and retention
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
