Food Operations Manager 1

Sodexo Careers•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Food Operations Manager – High‑Profile Corporate Hospitality Account Location: Memphis, TN Company: Sodexo Corporate Services Are you a hospitality‑driven leader who thrives on creating exceptional guest experiences? Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an energetic, detail‑oriented Food Operations Manager to support one of our high-profile corporate hospitality accounts in Memphis, TN. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who brings a concierge mindset to workplace dining—focused on elevating service, anticipating needs, and making every guest interaction memorable. What You’ll Oversee You’ll lead daily operations across a variety of food and hospitality platforms, including: A vibrant café serving employees and guests Catering services —from everyday meetings to high‑touch executive events Pantry programs across multiple office spaces Incentives M-F 6am to 4pm with some evenings, no weekends What You'll Do What You’ll Do As the Food Operations Manager, you will: Deliver a warm, concierge‑level hospitality experience to clients and guests Oversee front‑of‑house operations to ensure an inviting, seamless service environment Manage the everyday app programming and digital signage for promotions and guest communication Partner closely with the client to plan and execute high‑quality catering events Lead, coach, and support on‑site staff to maintain operational excellence Handle pantry ordering and collaborate with the Executive Chef on café purchasing Support ongoing projects aimed at enhancing the overall service experience What We Offer 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 You Bring Passionate about hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences Personable, caring, and highly attentive to detail Comfortable managing multiple service platforms in a fast‑paced environment A collaborative leader who enjoys building positive client relationships Organized and proactive, with the ability to juggle both daily operations and special projects Who We Are At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form .

Requirements

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

Passionate about hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
Personable, caring, and highly attentive to detail
Comfortable managing multiple service platforms in a fast‑paced environment
A collaborative leader who enjoys building positive client relationships
Organized and proactive, with the ability to juggle both daily operations and special projects

Responsibilities

Deliver a warm, concierge‑level hospitality experience to clients and guests
Oversee front‑of‑house operations to ensure an inviting, seamless service environment
Manage the everyday app programming and digital signage for promotions and guest communication
Partner closely with the client to plan and execute high‑quality catering events
Lead, coach, and support on‑site staff to maintain operational excellence
Handle pantry ordering and collaborate with the Executive Chef on café purchasing
Support ongoing projects aimed at enhancing the overall service experience