Food Service Operations Manager

7 days ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Sodexo Full time
About Sodexo

Sodexo is a leading global food and facilities management company that serves over 100 million customers daily in more than 80 countries.

Job Title: Food Service Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Food Service Operations Manager to lead our team at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital: Stanford Health in Palo Alto, CA.

This hospital is an academic medical institution of Stanford University School of Medicine and has been ranked as the top children's hospital in Northern California and one of America's best.

The successful candidate will have a strong culinary background, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to maintain the highest standards.

About the Role

As a Food Service Operations Manager, you will be responsible for directing and supporting all food and nutrition services. You will be the face of the department and a dynamic team player with a background in high-volume food operations in a healthcare setting.

You will:

  • Directly manage retail, patient feeding, catering and oversight of purchasing
  • Maintain chef/manager schedules; cover chefs/manager schedule as needed;
  • Monitor, audit, implement and standardize new menus;
  • Work with vendors on procurement items; be responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits;
  • Improve and standardize catering and banquet services, create menus based on client needs;
  • Implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services; and/or
  • Create interpersonal relationships with clients in hospital.
Requirements and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies;
  • Strong management skills and previous experience working in a high-volume facility;
  • The ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment;
  • A strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts;
  • The ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team;
  • Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits.
Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • 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;
  • And more
What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. Our team members enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible scheduling, continuing education opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

At Sodexo, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in their success through training, development, and recognition. Join us and become part of a global community of leaders who share your passion for delivering exceptional service and driving business results.



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