Food Operations Manager 2

Unit DescriptionSodexo , leader in quality of life services is currently seeking a Food Operations Manager 2 for a new address recently awarded to Sodexo. RWJ Barnabas Health Hamilton is a 100 bed acute care hospital in Hamilton, New Jersey. Opportunity for a leader to make a difference in the lives of patients, customers and staff. Room-service style meals provided to patients and a robust dining establishment for visitors and staff.Your responsibilities will include: cash handling/management, working with unit financials, inventory/purchasing, ensuring food safety and sanitation compliance, training, HR functions, direct customer interaction and supervision of 40 hourly associates. This position will report directly to the General Manager.The successful candidate will have at least 2-3 years food management experience, computer literacy, a strong working knowledge of HACCP guidelines, the ability to work independently as well as excellent leadership, communication and customer service skills.Is this opportunity right for you?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.Are you the experienced food service manager we’re seeking?We are looking for candidates who will:

have oversight of day-to-day operations;

deliver high quality food service;

achieve company and client financial targets and goals;

develop and maintain client and customer relationships;

develop strategic plans;

create a positive environment; and

ensure Sodexo Standards are met.

The ideal candidate:

has a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;

has culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;

has the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;

can demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and

can demonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS) and Market Connections (MSC), and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience.

Working for Sodexo:How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and other career growth opportunities, along with the performance of organizations. We believe it is important for our work to be meaningful to all who contribute to it, and we remain faithful to our mission, our core values and the ethical principles that have guided us since 1966. We support these values and help them thrive in each employee.We strive to make working for Sodexo a genuinely great experience with benefits to promote your professional, personal and financial well-being, and to improve your Quality of Life now and into the future. Our experiences with our over 50 million customers each and every day enable us to develop Quality of Life services that reinforce the well-being of individuals, improving their effectiveness and helping companies and organizations to improve performance … every day.Apply Now!Are you ready to start your Sodexo career? Apply now!Not the job for you?At Sodexo, we offer Food Service Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. SeePosition SummaryProvides leadership and supervision for the on-site food service exempt and non-exempt level staff in the delivery of our contractual agreement with the client. Provides supervision for food services at account/unit to ensure client satisfaction and retention for the company. Implements business practices in order to uphold company mission, values and commitments made in the Sodexo client contractual agreement.Key Duties

Establishes a safe work environment

Utilizes Sodexo tools and programs to develop client, customer, and staff relationships, to ensure account retention

Implements and fully utilizes all Sodexo tools and programs to ensure financial outcomes

Directs daily operations of food service to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources, ensures operating standards and regulatory requirements are met

Develops and implements plans, projects, with defined objectives, methods, timetables and budget to support client and Sodexo strategic plan

Ensures adherence to all HR standards for Sodexo, client, and regulatory agencies

Qualifications & RequirementsBasic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 2 yearsBasic 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-NY-EAST MEADOWSystem ID 88646Category Food ServiceEmployment Status Full-Time