Job Description

Grow your career and lead a team that shares your passion for making a difference!

Sodexo is seeking an Area Food Operations Manager to support the University of Cleveland Health System in Ohio.

This Area Food Manager will oversee culinary operations across multiple accounts, driving innovation, consistency, and excellence in patient dining, retail, and catering. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong culinary expertise, high-volume experience, and a commitment to operational and financial success.

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s license record check is required.

Travel Requirement:

This position involves regular regional travel to multiple sites and locations across Ohio. Candidates should be prepared to spend time on the road visiting different facilities, ensuring consistent support and collaboration across the region. Reliable transportation and flexibility to accommodate varying schedules are essential.

Sodexo offers a range of services to healthcare facilities, including food, nutrition, environmental, facilities management, healthcare technology management, retail, and patient experience services. Employees at our healthcare sites play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience and well-being

What You'll Do

• Lead and support culinary operations across multiple accounts.
• Drive menu innovation and ensure alignment with dining trends.
• Develop, train, mentor, and motivate unit culinary teams to consistently deliver high-quality food and service.
• Support menu development, recipe rollouts, and culinary standards across all units.
• Ensure strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory management, food cost analysis, and production forecasting.
• Ensure Sodexo’s culinary standards, recipe compliance, and quality expectations are met.
• Utilize food management systems for ordering, inventory, production, and operational oversight.
• Collaborate with unit leaders to drive excellence and support financial performance

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

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume food production.
• Strong knowledge of diverse cuisines, menu development, and dining trends.
• Proven ability to control food costs while maintaining high-quality cuisine.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to train, mentor, and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
• Working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, and production systems.
• A passion for innovation and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

• Interact with guests, clients, and team members in a personable, approachable, and professional manner.

Build strong relationships across departments and represent the brand with confidence and enthusiasm.

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 experienceMinimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 3 years