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Role Overview

**Sodexo School Service Division** is seeking an experienced and collaborative **Operations Manager** to support a growing, district-wide nutrition program serving more than 11,000 students across 22 schools in The Omaha, NE Metro area. In this position you will work closely with the General Manager and will play a key leadership role in the planning, coordination, and execution of daily food service operations.

The **Operations Manager** ensures operational consistency, regulatory compliance, and high standards of service delivery across all sites while supporting staff development, financial stewardship, menu execution, and procurement processes. This role serves as a critical bridge between district leadership, food service managers, and kitchen operations.

What You'll Do

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

+ Support the General Manager in the oversight of all district food service operations, including meal production, service, logistics, and site-level execution.

+ Ensure consistent operational practices and service standards across all schools.

+ Provide direct support and guidance to food service managers to ensure smooth daily operations.

+ Assist with operational planning related to district growth, new schools, and facility changes.

Staff Supervision & Development

+ Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of food service staff in collaboration with site managers.

+ Coach and mentor food service managers to strengthen leadership skills, accountability, and operational effectiveness.

+ Assist in developing staffing models, schedules, and coverage plans to meet program needs efficiently.

+ Promote a positive, respectful, and service-oriented workplace culture.

Compliance & Food Safety

+ Ensure compliance with USDA, Nebraska Department of Education, and district policies related to school nutrition programs.

+ Support monitoring of meal counts, production records, and site documentation.

+ Assist with food safety oversight, including HACCP implementation, sanitation practices, and health inspections.

+ Support corrective actions and follow-up related to audits, reviews, and inspections.

Financial & Procurement Support

+ Assist the General Manager with budget monitoring, cost controls, and operational efficiencies.

+ Support inventory management, ordering processes, and proper utilization of USDA commodities.

+ Work collaboratively with the Executive Chef and managers to ensure menus are executed within budget parameters.

+ Assist with vendor coordination, deliveries, and supply chain consistency across sites.

Menu Execution & Quality Assurance

+ Collaborate with the Executive Chef to support menu implementation, standardization, and recipe compliance.

+ Monitor meal quality, presentation, portion control, and customer satisfaction across schools.

+ Support initiatives to increase student participation and enhance the overall dining experience.

Collaboration & Communication

+ Serve as a key liaison between district leadership, site managers, and kitchen staff.

+ Communicate operational expectations clearly and consistently.

+ Assist with responding to site-level challenges, staffing needs, and parent or administrator concerns.

+ Represent Nutrition Services at meetings, trainings, and district initiatives as assigned.

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

+ 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

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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degreeor equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 yearswork experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

**Location** _US-NE-GRETNA_

**System ID** _985659_

**Category** _Food Service_

**Employment Status** _Full-Time_

_Exempt_

**Posted Range** _$62300 to $94270_

**Company : Segment Desc** _SCHOOL SERVICES_

_On-Site_