Airport Lounge Operations Manager

Unit Description

Sodexos Airline Lounge Segment has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Food Operations Manager to join the elite team of professionals who will operate the American Express Centurion Lounge at JFK International Airport, in New York City, NY. We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering a culinary-driven, fine-dining experience within a thoughtfully designed travel oasis. The ideal manager candidate will have a culinary degree as well as eclectic menu knowledge and fine-dining a la carte experience. This is a hands-on manager role requiring previous experience managing upscale food production.

The successful candidate will:

be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting;

ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;

have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations;

ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or

have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;

excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards;

strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or

have a passion for food and innovation.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidates education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidates specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidates education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidates specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience – 3 years

Basic Functional Experience – 3 years 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-NY-JOHN F KENNEDY AIRPORT

System ID 976324

Category Food Service

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $55200 to $83270

Company : Segment Desc AIRLINE LOUNGES

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