**Unit Description** **Proper fueling before, during and after competition can give an athlete the** **competitive advantage they need to succeed!** **Sodexo** Universities Sports & Leisure is seeking a **Food Operations Manager 1** to manage the overall operations for the student athletes at **Kansas State University** located in **Manhattan, KS** . This is a highly visible position at a flagship account within Sodexo Universities. The Food Operations Manager will work together with our onsite management team to develop each aspect of our operation. Sodexo and KSU are committed to meeting the nutritional needs of our athletes. Our operational team works together to execute up to 700 events from concessions to catering to athletic dining hall, and more! Duties include but are not limited to: Recruiting, Hiring, Training, and Scheduling Staff Working with client to plan and execute events Maintaining Service logs (temperature, spoilage, check-in, etc.) Systems Implementation Cost Controls/Inventory/Ordering Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Reporting Conducting Performance Reviews This position will also be responsible for adhering to NCAA rules regarding guidelines of service and will assist in ensuring the flow of service in the dining room is smooth and orderly. Position may require the service of meals catered to other athletic locations as needed. At times may be asked to assist in any area in the unit including receiving, food prep, or sanitation. Duties will require financial reporting responsibilities. The successful candidate will be highly organized with the ability to manage in a fast-paced environment. Experience managing, scheduling, and hiring a team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of operational excellence and experience leading a team toward the same goals. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter who thrives on receiving new challenges. **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 - Associate's Degreeor equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. **Location** _US-KS-MANHATTAN_ **System ID** _976487_ **Category** _Food Service_ **Relocation Type** _Yes - According to Grade_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ **Posted Range** _$41700 to $63030_ **Company : Segment Desc** _UNIVERSITIES_ _On-Site_