Job Description

Food Operations Manager 1 – Café & Catering Leadership Opportunity

Sodexo Corporate Services | HCA Healthpark – Brentwood, TN

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a Food Operations Manager 1 to join our team at HCA Healthpark in Brentwood, TN This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated hospitality professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys balancing café operations with a vibrant catering program.

In this dual‑focused role, you’ll split your time 50% café operations and 50% catering, ensuring exceptional service, smooth daily operations, and a welcoming experience for all guests.

Incentives

M-F 6am to 4pm with very rare evenings and no weekends

What You'll Do

As the Food Operations Manager, you will be the driving force behind the customer experience, front‑of‑house operations, and catering excellence.

Café Operations (50%)

You will oversee all front‑of‑house activity, including:

• Ensuring cashiers are signed in and ready for service
• Managing daily café setup for breakfast and lunch
• Overseeing digital signage accuracy and marketing initiatives

Your leadership will help create a café environment that is welcoming, efficient, and guest‑focused.

Catering Operations (50%)

You will manage both day‑to‑day catering and support special events throughout the year.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing catering orders and logistics using CaterTrax
• Ensuring timely delivery of food to on‑site event locations
• Communicating with clients, assisting with booking and event planning
• Overseeing menu coordination, ordering, and event setup

The role is 90% daily catering activity and 10% special events, giving you the chance to blend routine operations with creative event execution.

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

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re looking for someone who brings:

✔️ Strong front‑of‑house leadership skills✔️ Experience in café or retail foodservice environments✔️ Catering coordination experience (preferred, not required!)✔️ Excellent communication and customer service skills✔️ Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and energy✔️ A passion for delivering great hospitality

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 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.