<p>Job Description</p> <p>Returning UsersLog Back In</p> <p>Role Overview</p> <p>Sodexo's Corporate Services is seeking a Cafe Operations Manager for our premier client in Columbus, Ohio.</p> <p>The Cafe Operations Manager oversees hospitality operations per Sodexo's and client's goals, directs customer interaction and management of the Sodexo hourly associates. This position will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of client satisfaction through exceptional food and catering services, while achieving set budgeted targets. We seek a strong hospitality leader with a proven commitment to excellence in client and guest hospitality, teamwork, financial results, and collaboration to help us achieve our vision.</p> <p>This location is open for Breakfast and Lunch Monday - Friday and provides catering service five days a week inclusive of evening events. The best-qualified candidate will possess good team building, financial acumen, client relationships, and tech skills.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <ul> <li>Manage frontline staff </li><li>Oversee the cafe's financial paperwork </li><li>Manage daily operations of food service to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory, and resources, ensures operating standards are met </li><li>The opening and closing the operation </li><li>Be innovative every day </li><li>Have oversight of daily operations </li></ul> <p>What We Offer</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs </li><li>401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions </li><li>Paid Time Off and Company Holidays </li><li>Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement </li></ul> <p>More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.</p> <p>What You Bring</p> <ul> <li>Strong leadership and communication skills </li><li>Successful customer service skills </li><li>Superior hospitality skills </li></ul> <p>Who We Are</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Qualifications & Requirements</p> <p>Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience</p> <p>Minimum Management Experience - 2 years</p> <p>Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.</p> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!</p>