Role Overview

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a solution-focused, technically strong Regional Health & Safety Manager to lead food safety programs across a dynamic, fast-paced portfolio of workplace dining environments. This leader will elevate safety culture, strengthen operational excellence, and drive behavior-based change through influence, partnership, and hands-on support.

The ideal candidate thrives in complex environments, thinks quickly, communicates with clarity, and brings a modern, data-driven approach to food safety and regulatory compliance.
Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that every dining space operates safely, responsibly, and with excellence. You'll be the connector between policy and practice-helping teams understand not just what to do, but why it matters.

What You'll Do

• Lead food safety strategy - Drive regional food safety programs, ensuring consistent execution of standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments - Perform audits, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions using data and root-cause analysis.
• Strengthen behavior-based safety - Influence teams to adopt safe habits through coaching, communication, and on-site partnership.
• Deliver technical guidance - Serve as the subject-matter expert on HACCP, sanitation, allergen management, and environmental health.
• Develop training programs - Create and deliver engaging training that improves frontline understanding and execution.
• Partner cross-functionally - Collaborate with culinary, operations, and facilities teams to support continuous improvement and operational readiness.

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

• Deep food safety expertise - Strong technical knowledge of HACCP, regulatory compliance, and high-volume foodservice operations.
• Solution-focused mindset - Ability to think quickly, troubleshoot effectively, and provide clear, actionable guidance.
• Change management strength - Proven success influencing behavior, elevating safety culture, and driving adoption of new practices.
• Data-driven decision making - Skilled at interpreting trends, incident data, and audit results to inform strategy.
• Exceptional communication - Clear, confident communicator who can translate technical requirements into practical steps.
• Multi-site leadership experience - Background supporting multiple locations with consistency, presence, and strong relationship-building.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience: 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience: 5 years