General Manager 1 - Conference Center

Unit DescriptionLet your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day.

Sodexo's Campus Segment

is seeking a

General Manager - Conference Center

for Conference and Events at

Merrimack College , located in

North Andover, MA . The

General Manager - Conference Center

directs all contract management service operations at a Conference Center Campus, Meeting Management or Lodging property. Plans, organizes, staffs, and directs multiple services which generally include: sales and marketing, conference services, food and beverage, front office, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, engineering, conference planning, audiovisual technology, accounting and finance, human resources, development and professional growth of the management team. Manages the client relationship on a daily basis while ensuring customer satisfaction and good public relations. Manages through managers and is accountable for the contract. Senior-most person assigned to a one client account.

Key Duties

Sales/revenue critical job duty

Business management overall business (operations management)

Supervision of staff/directing team

Communications/Sodexo process management

The successful candidate will:

Have oversight of day-to-day operations;

Deliver high-quality food service;

Have experience selling events;

Have at least 5 years of managerial experience in hospitality services;

Achieve company and client financial targets and goals;

Develop and maintain client and customer relationships;

Develop strategic plans;

Create a positive environment;

Ensure Sodexo standards are met.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:

Have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;

Have culinary production experience in events;

Can manage multiple priorities, maintain organization, demonstrate professional communication skills, and have a passion for a high level of customer service;

Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Sound like the opportunity you have been looking for? APPLY TODAY to join the Sodexo Team!

What We OfferCompensation 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.

Qualifications & RequirementsBasic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 5 years

Basic Functional Experience - 5 years of work experience in hospitality services including hotel management, conference center services, food services, etc. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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