Strategic partner advancing food & people safety through leadership, training, assessments, investigations, and regulatory guidance. Food safety: Supports regions, HACCP programs, inspections, emergencies, training & incident response
People safety: Leads injury prevention, risk reduction, compliance, metrics, corrective actions & enforcement. Role requires 50% travel. Candidates should reside in Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, West or St. Louis.
About the jobJoin a role where you'll serve as the primary Health & Safety leader for an assigned zone, supporting airport lounge operations through hands-on oversight, training, and compliance. You will lead food safety, health and safety, environmental safety, and quality assurance efforts, acting as the formal escalation point for safety-related issues. With significant travel, you will partner closely with operations, auditors, and frontline teams to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality service across all locations.
The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.
Pay Range: $86275 - $133870
Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary
What's in it for you- Influence safety culture, preventive practices, and service quality across multiple sites.
- Lead hands-on training, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party auditors to drive accountability.
- Gain visibility in a fast-paced, dynamic airport lounge environment.
- Travel extensively for operational oversight, coaching, and performance evaluation.
- Contribute to the development of standardized food safety and health protocols.
- Work in a role that blends operational leadership with strategic safety management.
What you'll bring - Experience leading health, safety, and food safety programs in food service or food manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal food safety and environmental health regulations.
- Expertise conducting audits, managing corrective actions, and coaching teams on HACCP, allergens, sanitation, and safe work practices.
- Proven record of serving as the escalation point for safety incidents and resolving recurring operational issues.
- Required certifications such as ServSafe, CFPM, HACCP, and Allergen Awareness.
Requirements- Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Management Experience: 5 years
- Related Experience: 3 years
What we offerCompensation 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.
