General Manager 6 - Food

We are SodexoMagic! Our Campus Dining account at Jackson State University

is seeking an experienced Food Services Director!

Relocation, Annual Bonus programs AND $5,000 Sign On Bonus are available!

In 2006, Sodexo, Inc. joined forces with Magic Johnson Enterprises which resulted in a joint venture called SodexoMagic. By leveraging the power of business entrepreneur and NBA all-star, Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s brand with Sodexo’s extensive portfolio of quality-of-life offerings, SodexoMagic effectively provides flexible, innovative, and comprehensive service solutions that have a broad consumer appeal to the marketplace. This strategic alliance, 51% owned by Earvin “Magic“ Johnson and 49% owned by Sodexo, Inc., allows for an unrivaled partnership in providing creative dining and facilities management solutions.

At SodexoMagic,

we sustain and empower communities everywhere through healthy food and exceptional services.

We stand with our employees and partners to ensure quality, safeguard wellness and create a just and more equitable future for all people. SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated services via these segments: Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Campus, and Airline Lounges. We are in search of our next “Magic Maker” at the following location:

SodexoMAGIC

is seeking a highly experienced

Food Service Director

(General Manager 6) for

Jackson State University - a designated Historically Black Campus/University

located in

Jackson, MS . The

Food Services Director

will manage this high Food Retail and Student Dining account. This account is a

Showcase Account for Sodexo Campus Dining,

with exciting plans for many

new innovations

coming to campus. If you have experience with successfully developing teams of over 100 employees and executing new concepts in

campus dining , this position will be the

perfect high-profile leadership opportunity!

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

successful track record of at least 3 - 5 years in Senior Leadership - high volume dining environment;

prior experience promoting national food brands and campus dining to enhance dining options for our students, faculty and key stakeholders in a campus environment, preferably at an HBCU university;

strong financial acumen to manage a large, complex annual budget including, budget development, forecasting, monthly reporting;

a proven track record for Solutioning and Innovation to meet our client's goals/mission;

proven client relationship/partnerships and high-level customer service skills;

strong employee engagement and diversity champion;

a history of strong leadership, and excellent communication skills i.e. listening, responding, solutioning, and influencing.

Are You the One? The successful candidate will:

deliver high quality food service,

achieve company and client financial targets and goals,

develop and maintain client and customer relationships,

develop strategic plans, pro-active solutioning to solve problems or adjust strategies,

lead successful teams, mentoring them in accurate cash handling, operations, safety, open and closing processes,

train and manage department HACCP Safety Programs, Sodexo programs and daily operation standards,

maintain and extend solid partnership with our Client and key Stakeholders, and

engage in campus community events, activities, meetings.

Learn more about

Jackson State University

at

https://www.jsums.edu/.

Sound like the career step you have been seeking?

APPLY TODAY and join the SodexoMAGIC Team at Jackson State University!

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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.

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 5 yearsBasic Functional Experience - 5 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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