General Manager 3 - 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 Senior Living is seeking a General Manager 3 Food, for Saint Joseph Villa located in Flourtown, Pennsylvania, nearby Philadelphia!  Saint Joseph Villa is a continuing care retirement community known for providing excellent care and service for their residents and staff.  The General Manager will oversee the daily dining operations serving approximately 225 residents.  Will report to the District Manager and manage 2 managers and one RD.  The ideal candidate will have a dietary manager certification (CDM) or equivalent or must be willing to obtain.  Prior food service management experience in a healthcare environment is needed.  

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.  This position starts with 15 days paid vacation, 3 personal days and 8 holidays.

Are you the experienced food service manager we’re seeking?

We are looking for candidates who will:

• have oversight of daily food service operations (12 satellite dining rooms, main dining room and a small retail bistro and catering);
• deliver high quality food service;
• implement Sodexo systems and programs, and oversee training of staff;
• continuously evaluates service to ensure patient and client satisfaction;
• drive employee engagement and patient 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; and
• ensure Sodexo Standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3 or more years previous food service management experience ideally in a Senior Living/ Healthcare environment;
• strong financial acumen (fee account);  
• a dietary manager certification (CDM/CFPP) or equivalent is needed or must be willing to obtain;
• 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; and
• working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS) and Market Connections (MSC), and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience.

Learn more about Saint Joseph Villa 

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.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years