Sodexo is seeking a Food Service Manager 3 for Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. This manager will supervise 30 - 40 employees in the campus’s Resident Dining Hall and will have a typical work schedule of 9:30am-7:30pm.

**This job offers relocation assistance AND a $5Kk sign on bonus!!!**

The Food Service Manager 3 maintains and develops client relationships and customer satisfaction for multi-functional food service areas to ensure account retention and positive public relations.
- Establishes and maintains a safe work environment
- Supervises day-to-day work activities by delegating authority, assigning and prioritizing activities and monitoring operating standards
- Utilizes Sodexo resources and programs to ensure operating standards and regulatory requirements are met and employees have the necessary equipment and inventory
- Manages by providing positive and constructive feedback to employees in order to reward, coach, correct and motivate in order drive a high-level of employee engagement

- Supports large campus dining events in catering and concessions as needed

The successful candidate will:

• Have oversight of day-to-day operations by making sure menu planning, meal pattern compliance, recipes, and HACCP standards are being followed.
• Deliver high quality food service
• Achieve company and client financial targets and goals
• Develop and maintain client and customer relationships
• Develop strategic plans
• Create a positive environment;
• Experience with scheduling to meet business demands and labor targets
• Ensure Sodexo standards are met
• ServSafe Certified
• Have prior Management experience
• Well organized, critical thinker, resourceful, and self-motivated
• Basic professional cooking knowledge
• Have flexible hours to meet business needs

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

• Have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;
• Have culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;
• Can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;
• Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed;
• Has proficient computer skills

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

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

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.