Food Service Manager

Sodexo is seeking a Food Service Manager 2 to join our team at a premier auto manufacturing client site in Georgetown, KY. As a key member of the on-site leadership team, the Food Service Manager will report directly to the General Manager and lead a team of approximately 10 employees. This role is responsible for overseeing the daily food service operations at one café, as well as managing grab-and-go coolers and snack offerings.

The ideal candidate will ensure excellence in food safety, sanitation, and customer service while maintaining efficient and high-quality meal production. A strong culinary background is preferred, as this position may occasionally support cooking and food preparation.

Sodexo Magic

Sodexo Magic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

• Oversee the daily operations of dining venue, ensuring quality food production, safety, and service standards.

• Manage and develop frontline staff to ensure a positive team culture and consistent performance.

• Control food and labor costs through effective scheduling, production planning, and inventory management.

• Drive client satisfaction by responding to feedback, resolving issues, and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety programs.

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.

• Previous experience managing dining operations, preferably in a contract food service setting.

• Strong leadership skills with experience training and supervising hourly employees

• Working knowledge of food production, basic culinary operations, and service execution.

• Familiarity with food and labor management systems (e.g., UFS, Kronos).

• Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service and build positive client relationships.

• A collaborative mindset and the flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment.

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 s 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.

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