Food Service Manager 2

Role Overview

Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference.

Sodexo is seeking a Food Services Manager 2 for North Oaks Hospital located in Hammond, Louisiana. North Oaks Health System is a 300-bed facility and one of Louisiana’s largest and most progressive community hospital organizations strategically based between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

The Food Services Manager 2 will report to the General Manager, oversee cafeteria retail with about 800 customers daily and support the regulatory standards for the entire department. We are seeking a charismatic and organized manager to support a team of 15 frontline staff and ensure client and customer needs are satisfied. 

The preferred candidate should have experience as a working manager in food service and retail, as well as experience training staff, cash handling and possess excellent customer service skills. 

If you have Food and Retail Services experience in a Healthcare setting you are encouraged to apply now!

What You'll Do

• motivate, coach, mentor and develop front-line (hourly-paid), staff;
• provide stellar customer service;
• oversee cash handing processes, and POS programming and maintenance;
• ensure company food and physical safety programs and standards are followed;
• conduct retail brand standard audits (in-house and national brands);
• maintain integrity of retail branded concept standards (national and in-house brands);
• manage the opening and closing the operation as well daily retail food service operations;
• ensure all needed signage (including digital) is in place;
• manage vendor relationships and compliance; and/or
• maintain all product merchandising, marketing, and ordering standards are in place.

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

• 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 and sanitation compliance; 
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service; 
• are enthusiastic and confident;
• ability to drive employee success to enhance the value of the food and nutrition team;#LI
• prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and/or
• demonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) The Market Connection (TMC), Sodexo Menu Graphics (SMG), Catertrax and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience. This is only for internal candidates as external candidates won’t have this knowledge

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or EquivalentMinimum Management Experience - 1 year