Head of Operations & Business Management

Sodexo InReach is seeking a Vending Operations Manager to join our Santa Clara, CA branch.

Join our mission to transform the convenience industry by putting people first and obsessing about extraordinary food and drinks. We’re all about phenomenal service and technology that fosters everyone’s trust.

We are a diverse group, and we are all about inclusion, wellness, sustainability and supporting local partners. Reducing single‑use plastics, feeding the hungry, responsible sourcing, community assistance, and using products and ingredients with a lower carbon footprint - it’s all part of who we are, and it’s embedded in our daily actions.

Direct daily operations to ensure employees have appropriate equipment and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals and deadlines.

Supervise day‑to‑day work activities by delegating authority, assigning and prioritizing activities and monitoring operating standards.

Assist in the development of new business service(s) for the client and implements the service program(s).

Establish a safe work environment for employees by providing safety‑related training and equipment maintenance and by ensuring compliance with Sodexo safety and loss prevention programs and with standards and procedures for the handling and storage of hazardous materials and/or waste and complies with all government regulations.

Manage the budget by controlling costs (e.g. labor, inventory, equipment, materials), complying with budget requirements and making adjustments when necessary.

Establish operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to employees.

Promote and support workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Salary offers are based on a candidate’s specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

Ability to demonstrate urgency and problem‑solving skills, with a dedication to customer service

Ability to work with database inventory management software, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

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.

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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in facilities (e.g., maintenance, plant operations, engineering services, grounds, custodial/environmental, or transportation) or food (e.g., food services or operations, concessions, retail sales, store operations, or vending) services

Category General Management

Employment Status Full-Time

On-Site

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