Food Operations Manager 2

Role Overview

Join a team that embraces your passion for working with people and mentoring them as they grow personally and professionally.

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Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking a Food Operations Manager 2 to support our University Segment at Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, ME. This role provides leadership and operational oversight for the campus dining program, with a primary focus on resident dining and supervision of multiple retail locations. The Food Operations Manager ensures exceptional service delivery, strong financial performance, and compliance with Sodexo standards while fostering a positive, team-focused culture.

Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution specializing in maritime education, serving approximately 900 students along with faculty and staff in a close-knit campus community.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee daily food service operations, including residential dining, retail outlets, and catering
• Establish and maintain a safe, compliant, and welcoming work environment
• Supervise and support managers, supervisors, and frontline staff to ensure operational excellence
• Utilize Sodexo systems, tools, and programs to drive customer satisfaction, account retention, and financial performance
• Ensure food quality, service standards, and regulatory requirements (HACCP, food safety, and sanitation) are consistently met
• Manage labor, inventory, and operating expenses to achieve company and client financial goals
• Develop and implement operational plans, projects, and initiatives aligned with Sodexo and client strategic objectives
• Build strong relationships with campus leadership, faculty, staff, and students through effective communication and collaboration
• Uphold all Sodexo HR policies and procedures while promoting employee engagement and development

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

• Proven experience overseeing day-to-day food service operations in a campus, healthcare, or high-volume dining environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize work across managers, supervisors, and frontline teams
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, and food costs
• A customer-focused mindset and comfort working with senior client stakeholders
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and compliance requirements
• The ability to develop strategic plans and translate them into operational results
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• A positive, hands-on leadership style that fosters teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Client-provided location(s): Ellsworth, ME

Job ID: Sodexo-525D33B741E7927703C19A13742AD08F

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-23T18:45:57