Food Operations Manager 1 - Airport Lounge
Company: Sodexo
Location: Kenner
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Role Overview: Sodexo Live! has an exciting opportunity for a
Food Operations Manager at the United Club within Louis Armstrong
New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Our airport lounges are
dedicated spaces for passengers to relax and rejuvenate while
awaiting their next adventure. Join our team of experience-makers
and food fanatics and be part of creating memorable experiences!
Venues and events don’t just bring people together, they create
exceptional moments and lasting memories. Sodexo Live! provides
hospitality services to airport lounges, stadiums, arenas,
convention and conference centers, zoos, museums, and more. Working
at one of these locations is exciting and allows you to be part of
creating memorable experiences for people. Incentives: Paid Airport
Parking What You'll Do: be responsible for purchasing, menu
compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production
forecasting; ensure Sodexo service 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. 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. What
You Bring: a restaurant/hotel/lounge food and beverage background;
excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to
maintain the highest of service standards; strong coaching and
employee development skills; and/or have a passion for hospitality
and elevating the guest experience. Who We Are: 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. 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 & Requirements: Minimum Education Requirement -
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management
Experience - 2 years Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work
experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast
food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food
courts, etc.
Keywords: Sodexo, Kenner , Food Operations Manager 1 - Airport Lounge, Hospitality & Tourism , Kenner, Louisiana
