Food Service Manager

Role Overview

Creating solutions for everything from dining and nutrition to facilities maintenance and rehabilitative services, Sodexo partners with government agencies and military organizations to improve people’s quality of life and make a positive impact.

Sodexo is currently seeking a Food Service Manager II to join our team at the US Marine Corps Mess Hall 65 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
. This location offers a rotating varied menu that includes specialty bars and fast food. This dining facility operates 7 days a week, 365 days per year and serves 7,000 meals a week. The Food Service Manager II maintains food quality and customer service in a cash handling food operation that includes branded concepts and in-house formats. Assists in the maintenance of cash control and point-of-sale system records.

Meal shift management is a daily responsibility. Assists in supporting the financial/HR functions. Maintaining high customer satisfaction is a priority. Duties include training, team building, and planning/scheduling at this highly structured account. This position will be supervising Sodexo and sub-contract employees.

The ideal candidate will have a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience in a diverse work environment. The ability to work collaboratively, preferably in a fast paced, highly regimented environment is desired. Culinary production experience in an institutional setting is preferred.

• Oversee the food service program;
• have excellent communication skills;
• create a positive environment; and
• ensure Sodexo Standards are met

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.

• have a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;
• have basic culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;
• have the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;
• be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and
• prefer Serv Safe certification

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