General Manager 4 - Food - Sodexo

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.