Area General Manager - Sodexo

Unit Description

Sodexo is seeking an Area General Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region who will be responsible for maintaining an excellent client relationship and ensuring high customer service standards for this Government client. This Area General Manager is a remote based position that will oversee 8 units in  VA, DE, MD, and the District of Columbia.   The Area General Manager will report directly to the District Manager and directly oversee a management team of 8 Deli/Bakery Managers This individual will be directly responsible for roughly $12M in annual managed volume throughout all the sites. This individual would provide operational oversight at the direction of the District Manager and will provide support to management in the daily oversight of these key functions and employees during the normal course of business.

There is travel involved in this position between 8 locations from Delaware to Virginia which would require site visits roughly 60 - 70% of the time.

We are seeking candidates who will actively engage our customers to strategically take our programs to the next level.  Duties will include the following:  

• Monitoring and managing operations by comparing contract guarantees to historical and present data to analyze and make effective decisions
• Manage the budget by increasing revenue and controlling costs, reviewing financial statements and tracking operating expenses
• Constantly improve food service operations in order to drive client and customer satisfaction
• Manage through mangers to achieve Sodexo objectives
• Ensure the execution of product and service quality by maintaining highest level of delivery
• Promote and support workplace diversity initiatives as well as create a positive work environment
• Develop strategic plans for account retention and growth
• Creative, innovative thinker

We are seeking a leader with:

• A work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous leadership experience and the ability to work collaboratively;
• A background in Grocery Retail and/or Deli Bakery management experience;
• Experience managing multiple priorities and large teams, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for exceptional customer service and client relations;
• The ability to prioritize tasks, possess emotional intelligence and foster a culture of inclusion.

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.

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

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 experienceBasic Management Experience - 5 yearsBasic Functional Experience - 5 yearsSodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.