Senior Manager, Area Support (Food)
7 days ago• Aiken, SC
Role Overview
Sodexo is seeking a Senior Area Support Manager for Food & Nutrition in the South Carolina and Georgia region.
This role will support six facilities across South Carolina and Georgia. Key responsibilities include oversight of production, sanitation, and purchasing compliance. Familiarity with Sodexo systems and Foodbuy procurement processes is highly desirable.
The position requires residency in either Charleston, SC or Savannah, GA, with approximately 80% travel to assigned units.
Incentives
TYPICAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY-FRIDAY
What You'll Do
- be hands-on with day-to-day food operations
- Oversee food production processes to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency
- Ensure compliance with sanitation and food safety standards across all units
- Monitor and enforce purchasing compliance in accordance with company guidelines
- Utilize and navigate Sodexo systems for operational efficiency (familiarity preferred)
- Leverage prior Executive Chef experience to lead culinary operations across multiple locations
What We Offer
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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
- flexibility to travel and work at different hospitals in the South Carolina and Georgia region
- Proven experience in food quality and culinary excellence across multiple locations
- Knowledge of Foodbuy systems and vendor relationships (preferred)
- Strong background in food purchasing and inventory management
- Experience planning and executing catering events
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 - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in operations
Client-provided location(s): Aiken, SC
Job ID: Sodexo-02FC9A9C76944D95B72CE444F49F7537
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-02T18:46:40
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion