Vice President, Operations

Sodexo

$187K — $242K *
Hospitality & Recreation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 10 years of management experience
  • Minimum 10 years of related experience
  • Proven leadership of large, cross-functional teams
  • Strong consultative and communication skills
  • Strategic mindset with actionable insights

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic vision and direction for a key business area
  • Oversee operations managing free signature cafes, concept cafes, micro kitchens, and catering
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams
  • Drive client satisfaction and sustainable growth initiatives
  • Influence stakeholders and cultivate trusted client partnerships
  • Identify and implement operational improvements
  • Collaborate with regional leaders to align with broader business goals

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
Will focus on the management of a large tech client overseeing free signature cafes, concept cafes, micro kitchens and catering. May have national oversight of micro kitchens

About the job

Step into a high-impact leadership position where you'll shape strategy, inspire performance, and drive growth across a key business area. You'll lead teams, foster client relationships, and deliver solutions that support long-term success-for both your division and the broader organization.

Provides strategic vision and direction, leading organization or its business function. Oversees area of responsibility, directing the responsibilities of employees. Holds management accountability for a business, division, major geography, corporate function or major corporate sub-function. Develops, establishes and approves long-term vision and strategy for the area managed. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and / or indirect reports. The scope of responsibility includes the entire organization and / or selected line of business / business entity.

Pay Range: $187425 - $242550

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
  • Champion a strong safety culture while delivering operational excellence and consistent commercial performance
  • Drive strategic initiatives that support sustainable growth, client satisfaction, and innovation across your division
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams, with a strong focus on talent management, succession planning, and engagement
  • Influence key stakeholders and cultivate trusted client partnerships using proven tools and relationship strategies
  • Bring forward new ideas, operational improvements, and branded programs to create lasting value for clients and customers
  • Collaborate with regional and segment leaders to align local efforts with broader business goals
  • Use data-driven insights to guide workforce planning, improve team efficiency, and enhance decision-making


What you'll bring
  • Experience leading large, cross-functional teams with a focus on operational excellence and long-term growth
  • Consultative and communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and foster trusted client relationships
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to turn insights into action and drive meaningful business outcomes
  • Demonstrated success in talent development, succession planning, and building high-performing teams
  • Deep understanding of client environments and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor who brings forward innovative, value-driven solutions


Requirements
  • Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Management Experience: 10 years
  • Related Experience: 10 years


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.

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