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Sodexo is seeking an experienced Food Operations Manager 1 for The University of Saint Joseph located in West Hartford, Connecticut.

The University of Saint Joseph is a Roman Catholic comprehensive institution of higher education and an undergraduate coeducational university with graduate programs. The campus has recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation to the campus center and features a new dining center boasting several new concepts and retail offerings.

The successful candidate will:

• have oversight of day-to-day operations;
• manage all catering functions;
• 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.

• have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;
• have a strong background in catering and banquets;
• 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. This does not apply to external candidates.

Learn more about The University of Saint Joseph at University of Saint Joseph | USJ West Hartford, Connecticut

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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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, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

• 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.