<p>Role OverviewSodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 3 for Springfield City Schools in Springfield, MA. This exciting hands-on leadership role oversees multi-site food service operations across the district with direct responsibility for 12 managers. The Food Operations Manager 3 serves as a strong people leader and internal auditor, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and consistency across production, safety, and operational standards. Success in this role requires a confident, detail-driven leader who holds managers accountable, reviews operational metrics, and builds effective client relationships. At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students' well-being and performance.What You'll Dohave shared oversight of day-to-day operations while delivering high-quality food services achieve company and client financial targets and goals develop and maintain client and customer relationships develop strategic plans create a positive environment while ensuring Sodexo standards are met What We OfferCompensation 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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.What You Bringhave 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, sanitation, and 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 neededServsafe certification and a valid DL are required Who We AreAt 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 & RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience - 3 years Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.</p>