**Unit Description**
**Get behind the magic!**
**This account will fall under the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business.**
Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve! **SodexoMAGIC** is a joint **Sodexo/Magic Johnson** venture which promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers. **SodexoMAGIC** offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments: Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities.
**SodexoMAGIC** is seeking a **Food Operations Manager 1** to support our partnership at **East Orange School District** , located in **East Orange, NJ** ! The **Food Operations Manager 1** provides leadership and supervision for the on-site food service exempt and non-exempt level staff in the delivery of our contractual agreement with the client. Provides supervision for food services at account/unit to ensure client satisfaction and retention for the company. Implements business practices in order to uphold company mission, values and commitments made in the Sodexo client contractual agreement.
**Key Duties**
- Establishes a safe work environment
- Utilizes Sodexo tools and programs to develop client, customer, and staff relationships, to ensure account retention
- Implements and fully utilizes all Sodexo tools and programs to ensure financial outcomes
- Directs daily operations of food service to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources, ensures operating standards and regulatory requirements are met
- Develops and implements plans, projects, with defined objectives, methods, timetables and budget to support client and Sodexo strategic plan
- Ensures adherence to all HR standards for Sodexo, client, and regulatory agencies
**The successful candidate will:**
+ have oversight of day-to-day operations;
+ 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;and/or
+ ensure Sodexo standards are met.
+ plan menus and manage the ordering process.
**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; and/or
+ demonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) The Market Connection (TMC) and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience.
The **SodexoMAGIC** partnership represents the union of two global brands that operate at peak performance. Sodexo, a long-standing leader in "quality of life solutions" around the globe, and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the brainchild of NBA all-star Earvin Magic Johnson, who literally took the game to new heights. To learn more about SodexoMAGIC and read a message from Earvin "Magic" Johnson himself click here. (http://sodexomagic.com/)
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**Working for Sodexo:**
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, youll enjoy an improved quality of life thats unique in the hospitality industry.
**Position Summary**
Provides leadership and supervision for the on-site food service exempt and non-exempt level staff in the delivery of our contractual agreement with the client. Provides supervision for food services at account/unit to ensure client satisfaction and retention for the company. Implements business practices in order to uphold company mission, values and commitments made in the Sodexo client contractual agreement.
Key Duties
- Establishes a safe work environment
- Utilizes Sodexo tools and programs to develop client, customer, and staff relationships, to ensure account retention
- Implements and fully utilizes all Sodexo tools and programs to ensure financial outcomes
- Directs daily operations of food service to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources, ensures operating standards and regulatory requirements are met
- Develops and implements plans, projects, with defined objectives, methods, timetables and budget to support client and Sodexo strategic plan
- Ensures adherence to all HR standards for Sodexo, client, and regulatory agencies.
**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-NJ-EAST ORANGE | US-NJ-EAST ORANGE_
**System ID** _847470_
**Category** _Food Service_
**Relocation Type** _No_
**Employment Status** _Full-Time_
