[Hiring] Vice President, Food Operations @Sodexo

Role Description

Sodexo Government is seeking an accomplished operations leader to serve as Vice President, Food Operations supporting our DECA & MEDCOM portfolio. This executive role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale, mission-critical food service operations while partnering with one of the most respected organizations in the world.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a $65M managed portfolio.
• Lead a high-performing, geographically dispersed team, including six direct reports.
• Drive operational excellence, financial performance, and innovation.
• Travel requirements estimated at 50%.
• East Coast location is strongly preferred based on the region’s concentration of business operations.
• Ideal for a proven leader who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments.
• Prefer candidates with significant experience in Grocery operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in food service or operations.
• Background in Grocery business and contracts experience.
• Strong background in contract food service environments.
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex operations and teams.
• Proven financial and P&L management expertise.
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• A solutions-oriented mindset with energy, resilience, and agility.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Management Experience - 10 years.
• Minimum Functional Experience - 10 years of multi-unit, support, or strategic leadership experience.

Benefits

• 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.
• Comprehensive benefits package 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.

Company Description

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 provide food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
• 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.