Food Retail Manager, Regional Operations Support

Join Sodexo's Campus & Government Operations Support Team

Shape the experience. Elevate the standard. Grow into what comes next. The Campus & Government Operations Support Team is composed of versatile, high-performing managers who are deployed to support new account start-ups and client locations experiencing staffing or operational transitions. In this role, you will step into interim leadership assignments, provide hands-on operational guidance, and help stabilize teams and service delivery becoming a trusted resource and partner across multiple sites. As part of this team, you'll have the opportunity to accelerate your professional development by working in a variety of environments, service models, and client cultures. You'll build a strong internal network, gain broad operational experience, and develop the strategic leadership skills needed to thrive as you advance within Sodexo. This is a unique role for those who are curious, adaptable, and ready to take the next step in their career while exploring the full range of growth paths Sodexo has to offer. This position requires 100% travel, flexibility to work hours based on the needs of the business and a valid, clean driver's license.

What You'll Do

Provide on-site leadership for multiple campus retail dining locations, ensuring consistent quality, service excellence, and a welcoming guest experience. Manage financial performance, including sales growth, labor efficiency, inventory management, and cost control. Train, coach, and support frontline teams to foster an inclusive, positive, and high-performance work culture. Ensure compliance with Sodexo standards and all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements. Build strong working relationships with campus partners, clients, and vendors to support operational success and shared objectives. Support retail marketing initiatives, promotions, and special events to drive engagement and enhance the student dining experience. Identify and implement opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and operational efficiency across retail dining locations.

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 : Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs; 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions; Paid Time Off and Company Holidays; Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement. More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

3+ years of experience in retail or food service management, ideally in a high-volume or multi-unit environment. Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage, coach, and develop frontline teams. Strong financial acumen with experience managing labor, inventory, and operational costs to achieve performance targets. Customer-focused, with strong communication and relationship-building skills to support collaboration across campus partners and clients. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Commitment to safety, quality, inclusion, and delivering an exceptional dining experience. Valid Driver's License, ability to drive, and clear background required. The ability to travel 100% of the time to assignments throughout the U.S. with rotation schedules being 10 days on, 4 days off or 5 days on, 2 days off depending on the needs of the business.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement -Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience -3 years Minimum Functional Experience -3 years work experience in facilities (e.g., maintenance, plant operations, engineering services, grounds, custodial / environmental, or transportation) or food (e.g., food services or operations, concessions, retail sales, store operations, or vending) or HTM

Location

US-IA-Des Moines Region | US-SC-Charleston | US-CO-Erie | US-WI-Greater Milwaukee Area | US-AZ-Phoenix | US-MS-Jackson | US-AR-Little Rock | US-KY-Louisville | US-NJ-BEDMINSTER | US-CA-Davis | US-TN-Nashville |...