Food Operations Manager 3

Role Overview

Join SodexoMagic and bring your leadership skills to a dynamic healthcare environment! As a Food Operations Manager 3, you'll oversee food service operations at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana, ensuring excellence in patient dining, retail services, and compliance with safety and quality standards. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient satisfaction and operational success.

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Sodexo. This strategic alliance enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve. For almost 20 years, we have provided top-level food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges, universities and aviation lounges.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage daily food service operations, including patient dining, retail, and catering.
• Ensure compliance with Sodexo standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.
• Drive operational efficiency through cost control, inventory management, and process improvement.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to enhance patient experience and achieve service excellence.

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 in food service management, preferably in healthcare or hospitality.
• Strong leadership and team development skills with a focus on engagement and performance.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Ability to manage budgets, analyze financial reports, and implement cost-saving strategies.

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 - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 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): Merrillville, IN

Job ID: Sodexo-502C4A4568F2548E89135A4806368529

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-23T18:59:01