Unit Description

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

SodexoMAGIC is seeking a Food Operations Manager 2 - Dining Operations to support business for the Chicago Metropolitan Area.

SodexoMAGIC is a joint Sodexo/ Magic Johnson venture and we are thrilled to be celebrating our 10-year anniversary together this year! SodexoMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers. SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments: Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities.

The SodexoMAGIC partnership represents the union of two global brands that operate at peak performance. Sodexo, a long-standing leader in “quality of life solutions” around the globe, and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the brainchild of NBA all-star Earvin Magic Johnson, who literally took the game to new heights. To learn more about SodexoMAGIC and read a message from Earvin “Magic” Johnson himself click here. (http://sodexomagic.com/)

As the Food Operations Manager , you will have oversight of resident dining operations and drive strategic growth with both internal brands and National Retail Brands. We are looking for an innovative leader who is comfortable with technology advances and learning new retail programs.

This candidate will be responsible for fostering and maintaining an exceptional relationship with the client andwill develop a frontline, union staff.

The successful candidate will:

• assist the GM with oversight of all food service day-to-day operations;

• successfully coordinate all required tasks through subordinate managers, supervisors and frontline staff;

• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;

• develop and maintain client and customer relationships;

• help develop strategic plans;

• work hands-on with the team to ensure safety and sanitation (HACCP) compliance; developing and mentoring; engaging and fostering culture;

• have daily interaction with patients, their families and the clinical team to ensure patient satisfaction;

• create a positive environment;

The ideal candidate will have:

• food service management experience in a contract-services, healthcare, or high-volume hospitality environment;

• strong leadership skills and proven ability to foster culture, retain employees, and develop frontline staff;

• culinary and/or food service experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;

• proven ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrated professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;

• be enthusiastic, eager to learn, and self-motivated;

• a results-driven mindset that enjoys working hands-on to support the team;

• proven ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed;

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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Working for Sodexo:

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 2 years

Basic Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Location US-IL-Chicago

System ID 973362

Category Food Service

Relocation Type No

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $58400 to $88330

Company : Segment Desc UNIVERSITIES

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