Regional HSE Lead

Sodexo

MENLO PARK, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Catering Services, Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Culinary Operations, Customer Experience, Environmental Health, Facilities Management, Food Safety, Food Services, Identify Issues, Leadership, Operational Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
MENLO PARK, CA
POSTED
Today

Role Overview

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a solution‑focused, technically strong Regional Health & Safety Manager to lead food safety programs across a dynamic, fast‑paced portfolio of workplace dining environments. This leader will elevate safety culture, strengthen operational excellence, and drive behavior‑based change through influence, partnership, and hands‑on support.

The ideal candidate thrives in complex environments, thinks quickly, communicates with clarity, and brings a modern, data‑driven approach to food safety and regulatory compliance.

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that every dining space operates safely, responsibly, and with excellence. You’ll be the connector between policy and practice—helping teams understand not just what to do, but why it matters.

What You'll Do

  • Lead food safety strategy — Drive regional food safety programs, ensuring consistent execution of standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements.

  • Conduct risk assessments — Perform audits, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions using data and root‑cause analysis.

  • Strengthen behavior-based safety — Influence teams to adopt safe habits through coaching, communication, and on‑site partnership.

  • Deliver technical guidance — Serve as the subject‑matter expert on HACCP, sanitation, allergen management, and environmental health.

  • Develop training programs — Create and deliver engaging training that improves frontline understanding and execution.

  • Partner cross-functionally — Collaborate with culinary, operations, and facilities teams to support continuous improvement and operational readiness.

 

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

  • Deep food safety expertise — Strong technical knowledge of HACCP, regulatory compliance, and high‑volume foodservice operations.

  • Solution-focused mindset — Ability to think quickly, troubleshoot effectively, and provide clear, actionable guidance.

  • Change management strength — Proven success influencing behavior, elevating safety culture, and driving adoption of new practices.

  • Data-driven decision making — Skilled at interpreting trends, incident data, and audit results to inform strategy.

  • Exceptional communication — Clear, confident communicator who can translate technical requirements into practical steps.

  • Multi-site leadership experience — Background supporting multiple locations with consistency, presence, and strong relationship-building.

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

About the Company

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Sodexo

Worldwide Leader in Food and Facilities Management for Over 50 Years

Sodexo was founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseilles France and is still majority family owned today. For over 50 years, we have partnered with some of the world’s biggest companies, backed by employees in countries across the globe.

Everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. We believe healthy school meals make kids do better. That relaxed patients recover faster. And organizations with engaged employees perform better. With our unique wide range of integrated services, this is what our On-site, Benefits and Rewards and Personal Home services do every day.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1966
WEBSITE
https://us.sodexo.com/home.html