Mid Level Food Scientist Jobs
Mid level food scientist jobs go to professionals ready to own formulation or quality projects end to end, guide junior colleagues, and make technical decisions with limited oversight. Most openings are on-site or hybrid, concentrated across Food & Beverage, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, with employers like Sodexo, Block, and Marriott International hiring at this level now.
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Lead a Dynamic Campus Dining Program as a General Manager!
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!
Sodexo’s Campus Segment is seeking an experienced General Manager 5– Food to join the leadership team at Colleges of the Fenway Dining in Boston, Massachusetts. Colleges of the Fenway Dining is a consortium of three Boston campuses: Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), and Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT).
In this role, the General Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership across the MassArt and MCPHS dining programs, overseeing all aspects of financial performance, service excellence, safety, and client satisfaction. Operations include a bustling food court with meal exchange, a licensed Starbucks, a campus convenience store, a smoothie bar, and a Sodexo Proprietary Brand food mart. The GM will lead a dedicated team committed to exceptional hospitality and positive student experiences.
- Lead day-to-day operations across multiple campus dining venues, ensuring consistent execution, quality, and service excellence.
- Drive financial performance through effective budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control strategies.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships with campus partners at MassArt and MCPHS.
- Champion safety, compliance, and food quality standards across all outlets.
- Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team, including union staff, to achieve operational goals and high employee engagement.
- Oversee strategic planning, including menu execution, promotional activities, and customer experience initiatives.
- Ensure positive student engagement and satisfaction through responsive service and program innovation.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to support sustainability, community impact, and campus initiatives.
- 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
- Progressive leadership experience in university dining, hospitality, or a comparable high-volume food service environment.
- Proven success managing union labor and leading large, diverse teams.
- Strong financial acumen with experience overseeing budgets, P&L, and operational performance metrics.
- Excellent communication, client partnership, and relationship-building skills.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality food, outstanding service, and a safe, welcoming dining environment.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-unit setting with varied service styles.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on leadership approach.
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.
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years
Lead a Dynamic Campus Dining Program as a General Manager!
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!
Sodexo’s Campus Segment is seeking an experienced General Manager 5– Food to join the leadership team at Colleges of the Fenway Dining in Boston, Massachusetts. Colleges of the Fenway Dining is a consortium of three Boston campuses: Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), and Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT).
In this role, the General Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership across the MassArt and MCPHS dining programs, overseeing all aspects of financial performance, service excellence, safety, and client satisfaction. Operations include a bustling food court with meal exchange, a licensed Starbucks, a campus convenience store, a smoothie bar, and a Sodexo Proprietary Brand food mart. The GM will lead a dedicated team committed to exceptional hospitality and positive student experiences.
- Lead day-to-day operations across multiple campus dining venues, ensuring consistent execution, quality, and service excellence.
- Drive financial performance through effective budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control strategies.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships with campus partners at MassArt and MCPHS.
- Champion safety, compliance, and food quality standards across all outlets.
- Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team, including union staff, to achieve operational goals and high employee engagement.
- Oversee strategic planning, including menu execution, promotional activities, and customer experience initiatives.
- Ensure positive student engagement and satisfaction through responsive service and program innovation.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to support sustainability, community impact, and campus initiatives.
- 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
- Progressive leadership experience in university dining, hospitality, or a comparable high-volume food service environment.
- Proven success managing union labor and leading large, diverse teams.
- Strong financial acumen with experience overseeing budgets, P&L, and operational performance metrics.
- Excellent communication, client partnership, and relationship-building skills.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality food, outstanding service, and a safe, welcoming dining environment.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-unit setting with varied service styles.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on leadership approach.
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.
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years
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Mid Level Food Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level food scientist job?
Position yourself around project ownership, not just task completion. Highlight formulations you led, processes you improved, or cross-functional teams you supported. Tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes, such as reformulations that reduced cost or improved shelf stability. Applying directly to postings where the requirements match your current depth of experience is the most efficient path.
Which companies hire mid level food scientists?
Companies hiring mid level food scientists right now include Sodexo, Block, and Marriott International, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large CPG manufacturers, food service companies, ingredient suppliers, and contract development organizations that need scientists who can run projects with limited supervision.
Are there remote mid level food scientist jobs?
Yes, though most food scientist roles require at least some on-site lab or plant access. About 22% of mid level food scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically focus on regulatory affairs, technical writing, or quality systems work that does not require hands-on production access.
How do I move up to a mid level food scientist role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level food scientist role comes from building a record of increasing ownership over two to four years. That means taking on full formulation cycles, leading small projects without close supervision, developing fluency in regulatory or quality standards relevant to your sector, and demonstrating that your decisions hold up under production conditions.
Which industries hire the most mid level food scientists?
Mid Level food scientist roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run continuous product development cycles, face ongoing reformulation pressure from cost and regulatory changes, and need scientists who can execute without heavy direction.