Facilities Management Director

"Sodexo promotes an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds."Who we areAt Sodexo, we offer 100+ service solutions across diverse sectors—corporates, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and remote environments. From food & catering to facilities management and energy services, we enhance the quality of life for those we serve. Our inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment empowers employees to thrive and make a meaningful impact. With a strong foundation in our values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress, working at Sodexo is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger.Join us and act with purpose every dayAbout the Role:Ensuring smooth operations at assigned site. .Key ResponsibilitiesFood Operations − Ensure that all the service deliveries are carried out as per the terms and conditions agreed upon with the client− Initiate development of new menus, upgrade old menus and special event menus − Develop new ideas for promotions, festivals and other special events − Ensure that safety and hygiene policy is strictly followed at site− Carry out operational audits to check for confirmation to laid down processes and policies Organic Growth and Profitability − Sustain and build the profitability of site through timely analysis of reports and provide solutions to counter any discrepancies− Apprise the management of any serious reversal or threat to the operations on time − Meet the sales and profit targets of siteDebtors Management − Ensure that the data required for the raising of invoices is sent to the accounts department on time − Strictly enforce timely collection of the invoiced amounts from the client as per the agreed terms and conditions − Keep track of invoice in siteManpower Management and Training − Promote a healthy and teamwork oriented atmosphere in site− Prepare a manpower budget as per the growth in the operations− Identify the training needs of his team and assist in the development of modules to address the same − Ensure that site is at their optimum staff strength − Ensure that all the HR processes and staff welfare activities are implemented and carried out in siteCommunication and Client Retention − Stay in close communication with the client for all issues regarding services, additional business, new initiatives and hygiene and prepare documents of the same − Ensure that the branding policy is rolled out and followed as per the specifications − Ensure 100% client retention − Timely addressal of all issues with pertaining to the client and the operations Cost Management − Coordinate with the Purchase department to understand and forecast the cost trends and revisions − Develop suitable operational strategies to address increase in costs − Analyze the operational cost centers and provide solutions to increase the efficiencies in site Legal Compliances − Co-ordinate with the HR, SEQ and Legal departments to ensure that all the legal compliances are met with and a copy of the same is maintained at site Systems Implementation and Process Management − Ensure that all the systems and processes are implemented and followed as per the company policy − Responsible for following up on the effectiveness of each process and provide details on alterations to be made to the same Safety, Environment & Quality (SEQ) − Co-ordinate with the SEQ team to implement the policy and process − Ensure that all incidents pertaining to SEQ are reported to the concerned teams on time − Timely communication of all possible on site SEQ hazards to the concerned department Contract Renegotiation and Rate Renewal − Responsible for the timely renegotiation of the existing contracts along with rate renewals − Ensure that all the sites in the state are operating with valid and up-to-date agreements.Key Requirements:-Graduate under 10+2+3 scheme-12 years + experience in managing food, housekeeping and engineering experienceWhy SODEXO:Healthy Work-Life BalanceLeadership DevelopmentGlobal Career OpportunitiesCross-Functional CollaborationInclusive CultureCompetitive CompensationComprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits