Manager 2, Executive Dining Room

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic Executive Dining Room Manager2  to lead dining room operations at Ingleside at Rock Creek in Washington, DC.   Ingleside at Rock Creek is a culturally rich, not-for-profit Life Plan Community offering an engaged lifestyle with exceptional amenities, steps from the beautiful Rock Creek Park, a gem in our nation’s capital. 

We’re looking for a hospitality-driven professional with strong front-of-house leadership experience and a passion for mentoring and training staff. A background in a country club or fine dining setting is highly preferred.  Typical shift is 11:00pm - 8:00pm, may vary with every other weekend coverage. Bring your passion for hospitality to a team that values excellence, community, and care. 

What You'll Do

• have oversight of day-to-day front of house operations for the 2 restaurant style dining rooms and a bistro -  Marketplace cafe;

• manage a front-of-house team of approximately 35 staff members, ensuring high standards of service and professionalism;

• deliver high quality food services including retail, catering and resident dining operations;
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;  
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships;

• ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all guests;

• ensure Sodexo standards are met

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

• a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement and customer service skills, as well as previous restaurant management / catering experience; 
• the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service; 
• the ability to drive employee success to enhance the value of the food and nutrition team; 
• the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

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, GED or equivalent 

Minimum Management Experience - 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.