Job Description

Food Operations Manager 1 – Sodexo Corporate Services

Location: Broadcom Campus | San Jose, CA Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (occasional evenings; rare weekends)

Grow Your Career with Sodexo

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a dynamic, hands-on Food Operations Manager 1 to join our team at the Broadcom campus in San Jose. This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging leader who thrives in a fast-paced café environment and is ready to take the next step in their management career.

As the #2 leader on site, you will partner closely with the General Manager to deliver an exceptional dining experience while leading daily operations in a high-profile corporate café serving breakfast and lunch.

Incentives

M-F 6am to 4pm with some evenings, rare weekends

What You'll Do

In this highly visible and collaborative role, you will:

• Support the General Manager in overseeing day-to-day café operations
• Lead and mentor a front-of-house team of 3 employees
• Deliver a high-quality guest experience with a focus on hospitality and service excellence
• Roll up your sleeves in a hands-on environment (including light food prep and coffee service)
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls
• Ensure accuracy in cash handling and POS operations
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards
• Support special projects and site initiatives as needed

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

• A motivated leader who enjoys being actively involved on the floor
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Experience in food service operations, café environments, or corporate dining preferred
• A passion for team development and delivering outstanding customer service
• Knowledge of inventory management, food safety, and sanitation standards

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 experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 years Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.