Food Operations Manager 3

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 3 for Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. The Food Operations Manager will manage food operations including patient dining, retail food service and catering. The Food Operations Manager will be hands-on with the team, assist with financials, and will collaborate with other leaders of the department and hospital.

What You'll Do

• motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline staff
• help oversee ordering, procurement, and inventories
• ensure food and physical safety programs and standards are followed
• assist with General Manager with strategic duties (financials, budgets, procurement, purchasing, etc.)
• maintain all product merchandising, marketing and ordering standards are in place.

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

• have a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization
• a culinary and food service management background
• possess the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and exhibit a passion for a high-level of customer service
• exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed
• tech-savvy skills with ability to pick up processes and systems quickly

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): Topeka, KS

Job ID: Sodexo-BADECEFA88F976A2A099561BE3C05723

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-16T18:47:08