General Manager 4 - Food - Sodexo

Unit Description

We are the Communities we serve!

This account is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business.

Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve!  SodexoMAGIC is a joint Sodexo/ Magic Johnson venture and SodexoMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers.  SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments:  Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities

Sodexo is seeking an experienced General Manager for one of our Corporate Services accounts located in Summit, NJ. In this highly visible role, you will direct and participate in all of the daily food service operations for our full-service Cafe, Catering and Coffee Service, and an additional satellite micro-market.  Responsibilities will include: managing budgets and all unit financials, training and development of the hourly and management teams, strategic planning, payroll, HR functions, catering and direct client interaction and supervision of up to 30 non-union hourly associates and a team of culinary managers.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years leading food service operations, strong financial acumen, the ability to develop and maintain strong customer relations, computer literacy as well as excellent leadership and communication skills.  Prior experience successfully managing a P&L account in a corporate dining setting would be a definite plus for this role!

Key Duties Include:

• Provides team leadership & training
• Controls unit financials
• Directs daily food operations for quality & safety standards
• Supervises day to day activities
• Delegates authority
• Assigns & prioritizes activities
• Monitor operating standards
• Establishes a safe work environment
• Support workplace inclusion activities

We are looking for candidates who have:

• a Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• experience managing a management team both front-of-house and back-of-house
• financial acumen, experience with creating and managing budgets
• experience training and directing a talented and diverse staff
• innovation and ability to grow revenue and manage cost
• customer driven and strong track record in organizational development
• superior client relations skills and executive presence
• experience working with food management systems

The salary range for this position is $90-105k annually

Learn more about Sodexo’s Benefits 

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The SodexoMAGIC partnership represents the union of two global brands that operate at peak performance.  Sodexo, a long-standing leader in “quality of life solutions” around the globe, and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the brainchild of NBA all-star Earvin Magic Johnson, who literally took the game to new heights. To learn more about SodexoMAGIC and read a message from Earvin “Magic” Johnson himself click here.

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.