Food Operations Manager 1

Operations Manager

The Good Eating Company is seeking a dynamic Operations Manager to lead a multi-faceted caf for one of our top clients in Foster City. In this role, you'll oversee daily food service operations, supervise both management and frontline staff, and ensure every guest enjoys an exceptional experience. You'll also support our vibrant coffee bar, bringing creativity and consistency to every cup.

We're passionate about fresh, imaginative food and believe dining should be an experience that inspires. Our philosophy is simple : collaborate with forward-thinking organizations that value their people and seek exceptional, creative culinary solutions.

At The Good Eating Company, we blend a fun and playful atmosphere with culinary curiosity. Our team thrives on a "win or learn" mentality, where kindness comes first and hospitality shines. We create warm, welcoming spaces where food and community come together.

What You'll Do

• Strong hospitality background with financial acumen and a deep understanding of farm-to-table dining
• Excellent multi-tasking skills to manage diverse responsibilities
• Experience with signage and presentation to elevate the guest experience
• Ability to mentor and inspire a team, fostering professionalism, creativity, and customer service excellence
• Diplomatic skills to collaborate with clients and customers from around the world

What We Offer

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 :

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

Who We Are

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum 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.