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Senior Manager, Area Support (Service Redesign)
Company : Sodexo
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 1 January 2026
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Sodexo Campus Division Point Person - Senior Manager, Area Support (Service Redesign) for culinary supply chain operations. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence across campus dining programs, with a focus on food supply chain purchasing, product approvals, and supporting Sodexo’s culinary teams. If you have a strong culinary background and deep knowledge of purchasing and supply-led models, this is an opportunity to drive innovation and compliance while shaping the future of campus dining. Virtual role, with ~30-40% travel.What You'll Do
- Act as the primary liaison for all culinary supply chain initiatives within the Sodexo Campus Division.
- Manage product exception requests from campus units and executive chefs for Campus Dining programs.
- Set up vendors in eBar for all external brands across segments, ensuring accurate synchronization with Market Connection.
- Support supply initiatives, including snack and cold beverage strategies.
- Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to curate menus and drive innovation.
- Mobilize new business by setting up vendors for new accounts (15+ accounts annually).
- Provide individual account support (approx. 20% of time) for vendor setup and product availability inquiries.
- Drive vendor compliance, including regional-to-prime transitions and Project Phoenix, One Selection initiatives.
- Support state-specific local sourcing programs (e.g., Vermont First, Maine Course, South Dakota State System).
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
- Ability to manage complex vendor setups and ensure compliance with unique system requirements.
- Strong culinary background and education, with expertise in specifications and appropriate substitutions.
- Collaborative mindset, strong communication skills to work across culinary, marketing, and supply teams.
- Deep understanding of the Sodexo Purchasing Model and the Sodexo Supply-Led Target Operating Model (TOM) preferred.
- Knowledge of Sodexo’s Brand-Led Model, including Campus Brands, national brands, and internal culinary brands preferred.
- Proven experience in culinary operations and supply chain management within Sodexo or similar environments.
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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience – 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience – 5 years
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Frequently asked questions
This position spearheads culinary supply chain initiatives, directly influencing menu development and vendor management to elevate campus dining experiences. In Denver's diverse food scene, this role shapes innovation by aligning purchasing strategies with local preferences and operational excellence.
Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic vendor management are crucial. Leaders must navigate complex supply chain dynamics while fostering innovation and compliance, ensuring culinary teams and marketing collaborate seamlessly toward service enhancement.
Expertise in culinary purchasing models, vendor compliance, and supply-led operations stands out. This role demands a blend of culinary knowledge and operational savvy to manage product approvals and drive service redesign, particularly within large campus dining environments.
Yes, Sodexo invests in career progression through tuition reimbursement and leadership development. Denver-based managers benefit from exposure to regional supply initiatives and diverse campus partnerships, supporting professional advancement in the food service sector.
Through rigorous oversight of vendor setups in proprietary systems and adherence to brand-led purchasing models, this role ensures consistent quality and regulatory alignment. It involves coordinating with regional teams to facilitate smooth transitions and maintain standards.
Salaries typically range from $95,000 to $125,000 annually, reflecting experience and education. Given Denver's competitive market for senior culinary and supply chain managers, compensation also includes comprehensive benefits and potential performance incentives.
Balancing virtual coordination with 30-40% travel requires adaptability. Managers must maintain strong remote communication while managing on-site vendor setups and supply chain projects, especially in geographically dispersed campus locations across Colorado.
Denver's growing campus and hospitality sectors increase demand for senior service managers, yet competition is strong due to a limited pool with specialized culinary supply chain expertise. Candidates with supply-led model experience and local sourcing knowledge gain an edge.
Sodexo's integrated approach combines culinary innovation with structured purchasing frameworks, supported by robust vendor compliance systems. The company’s emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and sustainable sourcing within campus dining sets this role apart in the Denver market.
Sodexo provides targeted development opportunities, including training on its proprietary eBar vendor system and supply-led operating models. These programs empower managers to effectively innovate and maintain compliance in dynamic campus dining environments.