Food Operations Manager 3

Sodexo • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 3 for Springfield City Schools in Springfield, MA. This exciting hands‑on leadership role oversees multi‑site food service operations across the district with direct responsibility for 12 managers. The Food Operations Manager 3 serves as a strong people leader and internal auditor, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and consistency across production, safety, and operational standards. Success in this role requires a confident, detail‑driven leader who holds managers accountable, reviews operational metrics, and builds effective client relationships.
At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.

Requirements

• have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively
• have culinary production experience and a strong background in safety, sanitation, and compliance
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service
• prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Servsafe certification and a valid DL are required
• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

• have shared oversight of day-to-day operations while delivering high-quality food services
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships
• develop strategic plans
• create a positive environment while ensuring Sodexo standards are met

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees