Airline Lounges Manager of Food Safety

Sodexo Live! Airline Lounges is looking for a Manager of Food Safety to join our United Airlines client lounge locations nationally.  The Food Safety Manager is responsible for providing onsite leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring lounge quality and food safety strategy and related requirements, policies, procedures, and training for our lounges. The position serves as the lead for allergen controls, regulatory requirements, internal audits, quality assurance, within airline lounge standards. This includes creation and maintenance of Food Safety Plans, and compliance with internal as well as external food safety inspections and programs.  The Manager is responsible for developing, monitoring and maintaining Quality Assurance systems and programs to assure product integrity and compliance with company regulatory and customer standards. The Manager facilitates the document control program at the facility level including all programs, policies, and SOPs. Also responsible for tracking and communicating Food Safety KPIs, verifying activities associated with Preventive Controls. The manager will also establish a Food Safety Culture program to permeate the lounges nationwide. This position will work closely with the lounge management and staff to ensure all food safety and quality assurance practices are being fully utilized throughout the lounges.

This is a high travel position, with 75% travel on a national scale.  The right candidate will reside close to a major airport in the midwest area of the country.

25% - Provides food safety on-site support in order to ensure Food Safety Program is implemented

20% - Follows up and provides support to accounts that fail the third-party audit

20% - Provides on-boarding of new GM’s and Executive Chefs

20% - Calibrates third-party auditors

15% - Follows up on failed regulatory inspections as well as acts as a liaison with regulatory agencies

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.

• 2-3 years of past restaurant operations experience, having completed a recognized manager training program
• A strong understanding of food safety on a multi unit, coaching and teaching level
• Be proficient in Microsoft Offices, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Display comprehensive knowledge of Sodexo’s services and procedures
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs and will be on their feet often
• Uphold and enforce Sodexo’s safety standards
• HACCP team experience
• Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS), Total Quality Management (TQM) 

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.

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Functional Experience: 3 years