Food Operations Manager 3

Operations Manager 3

SodexoMagic is hiring an Operations Manager 3 to oversee student nutrition operations for the District of Columbia Public Schools. Based in the Washington, DC area, the Operations Manager will manage and lead a portfolio of 10 schools with more than $5 million in managed volume inclusive of the student dining services, procurement, marketing, and food and physical safety programs. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to drive operational goals and client relationships. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of school nutrition management and experience in food services.

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily operations of student nutrition services across 10 DCPS schools
• Supervise and support school-based site leaders and front-line food service teams
• Manage food procurement, inventory, and ensure food safety and quality standards
• Implement marketing, culinary, and nutrition programs and initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school leadership and support teams
• Monitor and meet financial, compliance, and operational performance targets
• Ensure completion of daily Quality Assurance audits and compliance with food and physical safety standards

What We Offer

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.

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