Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day.

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 1 to join our food service team for new business at White Horse Village in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. This premier continuing care retirement community is located in the countryside of southeastern Pennsylvania and provides residents a new standard in retirement living with abundant amenities, exceptional wellness programs, delicious food, and excellent facilities. We are seeking a talented individual who has strong customer service skills and will be hands-on with training and mentoring staff. This Food Operations Manager will oversee the dining operations for our skilled care and personal care residents. Prior food service experience in a senior living / healthcare environment is needed. Must have knowledge of safety and sanitation, Dept. of Health regulations.

The successful candidate will:

• have oversight of 4 satellite kitchen pantries serving personal care and skilled care residents;
• successfully coordinate all required tasks through supervisors and frontline staff;
• deliver high quality food services;
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;
• develop and maintain client and resident satisfaction;
• ensure Sodexo standards are met.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:

• have a work history demonstrating strong management skills, as well as previous experience working in a healthcare environment;
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;
• ability to drive employee success to enhance the value of the food and nutrition team;
• prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Learn more about White Horse Village

Sodexo offers a full array of excellent benefits that start on your 1st Day! Benefits include: generous paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness program.

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.

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.