Food Service Manager 3

Role Overview

Sodexo’s Campus Segment is looking for a Food Service Manager 3 for the University of Maine, located in beautiful Orono, Maine. Situated along the Stillwater River, UMaine is a vibrant, flagship institution serving the state, the nation, and the world through its teaching, research, and outreach mission. The University of Maine is a showcase account for the state and one of the largest campuses in Sodexo’s New England portfolio. Dining operations include Residential Dining, Retail, Catering, and Concessions, serving over 3,200 residential students and the greater Orono community. The campus features Division I athletics, frequent community events, and innovative dining technology such as KiwiBots—making it a high-visibility, high-impact environment for a strong hospitality leader. 

This Food Service Manager will have oversight of the largest Residential Dining Hall on campus, maintaining all standards of the operation. Also including, overseeing training and development of team members, has fiscal responsibility of adhering to budget targets, working towards increasing guest satisfaction through interactive programs, customer excellence, and menu variety; is the onsite expert of the program. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment. 

Incentives

What You'll Do

• 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.

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

• 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 Food Management Systems and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience. This does not apply to external candidates.

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.