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Sodexo

General Manager 4 - Food

Sodexo, Chicago, IL, United States


Let 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 Corporate Services is seeking a General Manager - Food for a high-profile client located in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate must have catering experience.

This position offers a predominately Monday through Friday schedule.

We are looking for candidates who will:

  • have oversight of day-to-day operations
  • deliver high quality food service
  • implement Sodexo systems and programs, and oversee training of staff
  • continuously evaluate service to ensure student and client satisfaction
  • drive employee engagement and student satisfaction through strong leadership skills
  • integrate fully within our client's organization and be a trusted advisor with a customer service focus
  • achieve company and client financial targets and goals
  • develop and maintain strong client and customer relationships
  • develop strategic plans
  • create a positive environment
  • ensure Sodexo Standards are met

The ideal candidate will have:

  • two or more years previous food service management experience ideally in hospitality or high-end restaurants
  • strong financial skills
  • a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance
  • a work history demonstrating strong leadership and hospitality skills and the ability to work collaboratively
  • the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service
  • knowledge of compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards
  • the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 5 years

Basic Functional Experience - 5 years

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

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