Unit Description

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!*

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

What We Offer

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degreeor 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.

Location US-LA-NATCHITOCHES

System ID 974696

Category Food Service

Relocation Type Yes - According to Grade

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $46400 to $69960

Company : Segment Desc UNIVERSITIES

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