Food Service Manager 2

Role Overview

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success!

Sodexo is seeking a Food Service Manager with an emphasis on Catering at Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA. This food service manager will oversee the residential program at the college and assist with catering and retail operations as needed. The Food Service Manager will be a dynamic team player with a strong background in managing frontline staff and developing teams in any food service environment. Marketing/ Social Media background is a plus!

What You'll Do

• Maintain and develop client relationships and customer satisfaction for multi-functional food service areas to ensure account retention and positive public relations;
• Establish and maintain a safe work environment;
• Supervises day-to-day work activities by delegating authority, assigning and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards;
• Utilizes Sodexo resources and programs to ensure operating standards and regulatory requirements are met, and employees have the necessary equipment and inventory;
• Manage by providing positive, constructive feedback to employees to reward, coach, correct, and motivate, driving a high level of employee engagement.

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

• prior high volume dining experience
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest culinary standards
• strong coaching and employee development skills
• a passion for food and innovation

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