Manager 2, Regional Culinary Support

Role Overview:

Are you a Chef looking to grow your career? We would love to hear from you

Sodexo Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Regional Operations Support Manager 2 to join our team of professionals in the Mid-Atlantic markets. This is a travel role, and we're looking for someone based in Washington DC Metro, MD, or VA. We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering an operational-culinary-driven fine-dining experience. This is a hands-on operations role requiring previous experience managing upscale food production, with retail & fine dining menu knowledge and fine dining a la carte experience. This is a highly visible position and will interface with the residents and clients daily. This role is both a front of house and back of house manager role, and the right candidate will have experience managing both sides of the operation and be comfortable moving back and forth.

***This is a temporary role that will last up to an 18-month assignment***.

Hours vary depending on business needs. Will work 10 days on / 4 days off for overnight travel and 5 days on / 2 days off for local travel. Travel is 90% throughout the east coast through CT, PA, OH, MA, or NJ as business needs. You may expense your travel mileage and hotel stays.

What You'll Do:

• direct and supervise kitchen as well as dining room operations and designated back of house and front of house staff;
• ensure that the highest possible standards of food handling and preparation are achieved;
• control and ensure the company's and client's financial targets are achieved;
• engage with peers, colleagues and residents in a manner that invites interaction and feedback.

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:

• two or more years of food service management experience
• strong culinary knowledge
• continuously update industry knowledge on current food trends and ingredients, making sure they lead the way in innovation and originality;
• have financial acumen and a good level of computer literacy;
• are enthusiastic, confident and warm, with a positive approach to tasks with a can-do attitude and impeccable attention to detail
• Must have a valid driver's license.

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 in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in facilities (e.g., maintenance, plant operations, engineering services, grounds, custodial/environmental, or transportation) or food (e.g., food services or operations, concessions, retail sales, store operations, or vending) or HTM