Airport Lounge Hourly Operations Manager

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Job description

Unit Description:
Sodexo's Airline Lounge Segment has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Food Operations Manager join the elite team of professionals who will operate the United Club Lounge, at San Diego International Airport in San Diego, CA. We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering a culinary-driven, upscale dining experience within a thoughtfully designed travel oasis. The ideal manager candidate will have eclectic menu knowledge and a la carte experience. This is a hands-on manager role requiring previous experience managing upscale food production. This position is paid hourly, with an expected 40 hour workweek. Full benefits, 401k, 3 weeks paid vacation, and more!

The successful candidate will:

be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting;

ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;

have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations;

ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or

have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;

excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards;

strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or

have a passion for food and innovation.

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.

Learn more about our Airline Lounges:

Away from the hustle and bustle of the airport, the airport lounges are dedicated spaces for elite passengers to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy chef created dishes or order from the full-service bar which serves premium wine and spirits.

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:
Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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