Food Operations Manager 3

2 weeks ago

Orange, California, United States Sodexo Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Role Overview:

You lead with collaboration, see potential in every challenge, and inspire teams with your vision. Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 3 for Children's Hospital of Orange County in Orange, CA—a nationally ranked, 334-bed pediatric hospital. This role oversees catering, retail, and patient dining, ensuring quality, compliance, and engagement. Ideal candidates bring high-volume food service experience and a passion for leadership.

What You'll Do:

  • Oversee daily operations for catering, retail, and patient dining programs
  • Ensure food quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
  • Partner with clinical and operational teams to support patient satisfaction
  • Lead and develop frontline staff to drive engagement and performance
  • Monitor financial performance and implement cost-effective strategies

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:

  • Proven experience in high-volume food service, retail, or catering management
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and engagement
  • Knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory compliance
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
  • Passion for delivering exceptional service and supporting patient care through food

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 - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

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