General Manager 4 - Food - Sodexo
CHICAGO, IL 60619
About the Job
As a General Manager at Sodexo, you’ll lead day-to-day operations for a High Profile Corporate Services Account, delivering high-quality food service while driving employee engagement and client satisfaction. With a focus on catering, you’ll implement Sodexo systems, train staff, and ensure service excellence. Your leadership will help achieve financial targets, build strong client relationships, and create a positive, customer-centric environment. Join Sodexo and make a meaningful impact as a trusted advisor, all while thriving in a role that values purpose, growth, and your unique strengths.
Corporate Services
Sodexo provides our corporate service partners with a diverse range of food services and integrated facilities management possibilities. From restaurants to delivery options, to streamlined operations and cutting-edge technology, Sodexo creates a safe, vibrant, and eco-friendly workplace.
Incentives:This position offers a predominately Monday through Friday schedule!What You'll Do:
- Oversee day-to-day food service operations, ensuring high-quality service and adherence to standards.
- Implement Sodexo systems and programs, including staff training and development.
- Continuously evaluate service quality to maintain client and guest satisfaction.
- Drive employee engagement and foster employee satisfaction through strong leadership.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor with a customer service focus.
- Achieve financial targets for both the company and client, while creating a positive, results-driven environment.
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.
What You Bring:- 4+ years of food service management experience, ideally in hospitality or high-end restaurants.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
- Extensive background in safety and sanitation compliance.
- Proven leadership and hospitality skills with a collaborative work history.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards, with the flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
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.
Qualifications & Requirements:Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years